Dredging
Australia: Officials Introduce Lake Cathie Dredging Plan
The Port Macquarie Hastings Council has introduced a plan for the Lake Cathie dredging. According to ABC News, the council plans to dredge an area at the eastern side of the Ocean Drive Bridge. The sand dredged from the lake will be used to reinforce eroded beachfront areas at Lake Cathie. [mappress
Nigeria: Government OKs Ibadan Rivers Dredging
The Oyo State government gives its nod for the dredging of six rivers in Ibadan metropolis. “The government plans to dredge the Odo-Ona river; Odo-Ona bridge; Oke- Ayo river and Onideure/Igbagi river, among others,” said Mr. Wasiu Oladimeji, the state Commissioner for Environment and Habitat. Accord
Dredging at Port of Brookings Set for September (USA)
The Port of Brookings dredging plan is moving ahead, according to oregonlive.com. The silt has made the basin’s waters dangerously shallow for even private boats that risk breaking propellers at low tide. This dredging project is scheduled for September 7, and it will last about 28 days. Port of Bro
USA: Congressional Delegation Visits Delaware River
According to sfgate.com, the U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons and Representative John Carney planned to join Army Corps of Engineers officials today for a tour of the Delaware River and discussion of the economic impact of the dredging plan. Delaware River dredging supporters say that this p
USA: Tropical Storm Isaac Threatens Florida’s West Central Coast
Seventy-eight percent of Florida’s west central coast and 23 percent of the Panhandle are very likely to face beach and dune erosion as Tropical Storm Isaac moves into the area early next week, according to an assessment released by the U.S. Geological Survey on Friday. These numbers are likely to i
Dredging Brings Benefits to Deer Island (USA)
The Port of Gulfport dredging project will bring major benefits to the Deer Island area. “The partnership with the Port of Gulfport sets a precedent with the beneficial use of dredge material,” said George Ramseur, a DMR marine administrator. According to clarionledger.com, this dredged material can
USA: Army Corps Extends Public Review Period for MRGO Report
As requested, the Corps of Engineers has extended the public review period for the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (MRGO) Ecosystem Restoration Final Environmental Impact Statement and Feasibility Study report for an additional 10 days, now ending September 6, 2012. This extension allows additional ti
Canada: Ocean Traverse Nord Equipped with Damen Equipment
The 16th of August last, the “Ocean Traverse Nord”, was christened. The remarkable dredger is the result of an even more remarkable international collaboration. This inspired the busy christening ceremony. The christening ceremony took place at Quebec, Canada, along quay near the Ocean head office.
USA: Officials Begin Escambia County Restoration Projects
The first Florida project funded under the Natural Resource Damage Assessment Early Restoration Projects will soon be underway in Escambia County after a groundbreaking ceremony was held Friday at the Galvez Boat Ramp. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has issued a “Notice to Procee
17 Levee Systems Lose Eligibility for Federal Rehab Assistance (USA)
A total of 17 levee systems in or near Sacramento, Stockton, Chester, Knights Landing and Gustine are now ineligible for federal rehabilitation assistance after a temporary agreement between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the state of California extending eligibility for deficient levees expir
New Partnership to Improve Gladstone Harbour Health (Australia)
Environment and Heritage Protection Minister Andrew Powell tomorrow will lay the foundations for the long-term health of Gladstone Harbour and surrounding catchments. Mr Powell will meet with representatives of industry, Gladstone Regional Council and commonwealth government and research organisatio
China: CCCC Shanghai Dredging Wins Hengsha Dongtan Contract
On August 15, CCCC Shanghai Dredging Co. Ltd. signed a contract with Shanghai Mudflat Reclamation Co. Ltd. for (Phase 6) enclosed reclamation works in Hengsha Dongtan, with a construction period of 39 months. Located on the eastern shoal in Hengsha Island between the north port and north waterway of
Pakistan: Karachi Dredging Project Begins Soon
The dredging project at the Karachi fish harbour will begin soon, according to harbour sources. This source announced that a tender has been floated to invite keen dredging firms and after evaluation the harbour dredging project should start immediately. “It will be first dredging of the country chi
Port of Oakland to Receive Money for OAB Project (USA)
The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners praised the California Transportation Commission (CTC) for their decision to commit $242 million in voter-approved Proposition 1B bond funding to the redevelopment of the former Oakland Army Base. The Oakland Army Base (OAB) project involves a transformation o