Dredging
Deltares’ Webinar Set for Tomorrow (The Netherlands)
On Wednesday 9 January (17:00 CET) Deltares is setting up a Webinar entitled: Daniel Twigt (Deltares) will present the Webinar “Operational Forecasting, Delft3D and Delft-FEWS”. Delft-FEWS, a sophisticated collection of modules designed for building operational water management systems, is used arou
Ecology Releases Summary Report for Rayonier Mill Site (USA)
The Department of Ecology yesterday released a report that summarizes data collected about contamination on part of the Port Angeles Rayonier Mill site. The Upland Data Summary Report details the amount and type of contamination on the land portions, called the “upland,” of the study area. This repo
Army Corps Keeps Mississippi River Open (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to project river stages will sustain the authorized 9-foot deep commercial navigation channel between St. Louis, Mo., and Cairo, Ill. The Corps continues to apply all available capabilities and resources to keep the channel open. The latest weather outlook
USA: Draft Environmental Report for Orestimba Creek Released
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District yesterday released the draft Orestimba Creek flood risk management feasibility study and environmental assessment/initial statement for review and public comment. The comment period will remain open until Feb. 7, in compliance with the National En
Atlantic City Seeks Flood Protection Projects (USA)
Constructing new seawalls and bulkheads to protect Atlantic City is part of an estimated $238 million in projects being sought to repair and shore up the city’s infrastructure, officials say. The idea would be to build a barrier to help keep tidal surge and floodwater from penetrating unprotected ar
Canada: Government Announces Funding for Two Cleanup Projects
Yesterday, the Honourable Peter Van Loan, Member of Parliament for York-Simcoe, on behalf of the Honourable Peter Kent, Canada’s Environment Minister, announced that funding is available for clean-up projects through the Lake Simcoe/South-eastern Georgian Bay Clean-Up Fund. The five-year $29 million
Dominican Republic: President Orders Yuna River Dredging
President Danilo Medina yesterday ordered a dredging program on 20 kilometers of the Yuna River, reports dominicantoday.com. This program should resolve the historical flooding that affects more than 9,000 hectares of rice plantations in its lower basin. Medina ordered that the Yuna River dredging p
CMA CGM Marco Polo Visits Jebel Ali Port (UAE)
DP World’s flagship Jebel Ali Port, the largest man-made port in the world, today celebrates the maiden visit of the world’s largest containership, CMA CGM Marco Polo, owned by the CMA CGM Group. This milestone reinforces Dubai’s and the port’s role as a regional gateway for the new generation of me
Singapore: Dredging at Pulau Tekong About to Begin
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has informed the shipping, harbour craft and pleasure craft communities in Singapore’s waters that the reclamation works at the Pulau Tekong will begin on 10 Jan 2013 and will last until 09 Jul 2013. These works at the mentioned area will involve dredgi
DAMEN: Another Cutter Suction Dredger for Nigerian Customer
Another CSD500 has been delivered to William Lloyds Co by Damen Dredging Equipment. This is the second Damen cutter suction dredger for the company, which deploys both dredgers for deepening and maintaining one particular stretch of the Niger River. The dredger has been named “Hand of God”. The stan
Fox Waterway Agency Proposes Sediment Storage Construction (USA)
The Fox Waterway Agency has proposed constructing a 29-acre in-lake sediment storage and dewatering facility (SDF) using beneficially reused dredged sediment. The Fox Waterway Agency will improve navigation by hydraulically and mechanically dredging sediment from the Chain O’Lakes and Fox River and
Gloucester’s Canal Dredging – Great Results (UK)
In a recently completed dredging project at Gloucester Docks and the nearby canal, almost 9,000 cubic metres of silt have been removed from the mentioned area. The operation, which was run by the Canal & River Trust, was undertaken by utilising the dredger Serendipity. The dredging program has left
Corps Unveils Solana Beach-Encinitas Shoreline Study Draft (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District released for public review environmental draft documents for the proposed Encinitas-Solana Beach coastal storm damage reduction project. The Corps will hold a public hearing in each city in February 2013. The public has until Feb. 26, 2013 to pr
USA: Gulf Place Closed for Beach Renourishment
The City of Gulf Shores has announced the partial closure of the public beach and parking area at the end of Highway 59 to allow for progress to continue with the ongoing beach renourishment project. While certain areas of the beach and parking will be closed, some areas will remain open throughout