Dredging
City OKs Completion of Ashmun Bay Dredging (USA)
The Sault Ste. Marie City Commission approved a bid from Gro America, LLC of Grand Rapids, to complete the Ashmun Bay dredging project. According to the City Manager Spencer Nebel , this dredging project includes digging of the channel to a uniform depth of 6.5 feet connecting the Ashmun Bay Boat Ra
Canada: Fraser River Dredging Plan Clears Another Hurdle
With the release of an economic impact assessment, Delta has taken another step forward in its efforts to get federal funding to dredge the Fraser River. Councilor Ian Paton stated: “Hopefully this will shake a few people up and get the job done.” According to delta-optimist.com, the silt buildup in
UK: Walton Backwaters Dredging Completed
Dredging work has been carried out as part of a major initiative to deepen a channel used by leisure boats in Walton Backwaters. Harwich Haven Authority (HHA) organised the operation west of Stone Point over two days and initial survey results indicate it has been successful.Further surveys will be
City Approves Sanibel Marina Channel Dredging (USA)
Yesterday, the city approved the emergency dredging of the channel leading out from the Sanibel Marina, and if everything goes well, the boaters using canals on the east side of Sanibel will soon have easier access to the Gulf. “Every winter, usually by February or March, is when it really starts to
UK: Aberdeen Harbour Records Major Traffic Increases
Aberdeen Harbour has recorded significant increases in traffic in the first six months of the year, as activity within the energy sector generally and the North Sea in particular continues to rise. Continued growth in the oil and gas sector was reflected in the increase in support vessels that used
Port Manatee: Construction of Berth 12 Extension Set for August 17 (USA)
Next week, the Port Manatee will host a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of construction for the extension of Berth 12, and Gov. Rick Scott is expected to attend this event. According to bradenton.com, Carlos Buqueras, the Port Executive Director, said: “We have a high level of confidence t
Hinchinbrook Provides Input into Great Barrier Reef Protection (Australia)
Natural resource manager Michael Nash has been elected chair of the Hinchinbrook Local Marine Advisory Committee for the group’s new three year term. The committee is one of 12 along the coast from Cape York to Bundaberg that provide input to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) on
WBDDP: TEP Completed Ahead of Schedule (Australia)
The fast-track sealing works inside the eastern bund wall at Fisherman’s Landing reclamation area have been completed ahead of schedule. The Transitional Environmental Program (TEP) was approved on 25th June to allow for works to be undertaken up to the 6th August, however the works were surveyed an
Ecology Seeks Public Input on DuPont’s Program (USA)
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) is seeking public comment on the city of DuPont’s recently updated shoreline master program. The proposed updated shoreline master program will guide construction and development in DuPont’s 3.54 miles of marine shorelines. It combines local plans for f
USA: Senator Supports Delaware River Dredging
U.S. Senator Bob Casey yesterday visited the Port of Philadelphia to highlight work on the Delaware River Main Channel Deepening Project and reveal the next steps in the dredging process. “This project is about creating and retaining thousands of jobs in Pennsylvania, which is why I will continue to
Australia: Portarlington Beach Renourishment About to Begin
Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith has announced that Portarlington’s beach renourishment project will commence in mid-August and be completed by late September. The project is part of the Victorian Coalition Government’s $9.54 million Protection of the Port Phillip Beaches and F
Army Corps Reissues New Hampshire Programmatic General Permit (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District has reissued the statewide New Hampshire Programmatic General Permit (PGP) for minimal-impact activities in U.S. waters within the state of New Hampshire. The previous PGP expired on June 28, 2012. The New Hampshire PGP continues the expedited r
Coastal Association Seeks Permit to Place Dredged Sand on Plum Island (USA)
The Coastal Property Owners Association is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District to conduct work in waters of the United States in conjunction with placing dredged sand to support a coastal dune on Plum Island in Newbury, Mass. The Coastal Property Owners Assoc
USA: Congressman Hails Progress in Delaware River Deepening Project
U.S. Rep. Patrick Meehan yesterday joined federal, state and local leaders at the Port of Philadelphia to discuss progress on the deepening of the Delaware River Main Shipping Channel. The River’s deepening is poised to go forward thanks to $29.4 million in new federal funding for the project approv