Dredging
USACE Galveston Agency Partnership Keeps Commerce Moving Along Texas Coast (USA)
A network of 31 tidal data collection stations located between South Padre Island and the Sabine and Neches rivers, known as the Texas Coastal Ocean Observation Network (TCOON), aids the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District in keeping federal waterways open for navigation. Entrusted with
Snohomish County’s Shoreline Master Program Update Gets Nod (USA)
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) has approved Snohomish County’s updated shoreline master program. The county’s updated program replaces its 1974 shoreline program – a set of guidelines that will result in significant improvements in the protection, use, development and restoration of
Zambo Port Dredging Crucial To Economy (Philippines)
House Deputy Speaker and District I 1 Representative Beng Climaco has sought the assistance of Transportation and Communications Secretary Mar Roxas for immediate repair of the damage at the port’s area, reports zamboangatoday.ph. She believes that Zambo Port needs dredging. Zambo Port dredging depe
EPA Proposes Amendments to Woonasquatucket River Cleanup Plan (USA)
EPA has issued a Proposed Cleanup Plan Amendment for the cleanup of dioxin at the Centredale Manor Restoration Project Superfund Site in North Providence, R.I. Dioxins are toxic chemicals that naturally exist in the environment and can be released into the environment through forest fires, backyard
USA: Council Discusses Valley View Pond Dredging
The issue of dredging Valley View Pond or turning it into a marsh will again be discussed by the Downers Grove Village Council, says mysuburbanlife.com. Valley View Pond project entails the removal of accumulated silt deposits from the bottom of Valley View Estates Pond/O’Brien Park in order to impr
Turkey: Konecranes Delivers First Busbar-Powered RTGs to EVYAP Port
In June 2012 Konecranes received its third RTG order from Turkey. The order is for eight fully-electric Rubber Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes that will be delivered to EVYAP Port, located in the Anatolian side of Istanbul. These will be the first Konecranes RTGs in Turkey powered by a Busbar system, whic
Australia: Judge to Decide on Gladstone Fishermen Case
Gladstone fishermen are waiting anxiously for a Brisbane judge to decide whether their multi-million-dollar compensation claim against the state government can proceed, reports news.ninemsn.com. The fishermen reject the State Government hypothesis that tonnes of fish have become diseased because of
UK: Aberdeen Harbour Awards Port Improvement Contract
Aberdeen Harbour Board has awarded a £5.2m contract involving major improvements to the port entrance and for widening and deepening the navigation channel. Harbour Board chief executive, Colin Parker said: “As the centre of activity for the energy industry’s marine operations in North-west Europe,
USA: Lake Apopka Needs Dredging, Commissioner Says
Orange County Commissioner Fred Brummer says he wants to spend $1 million to clean up a polluted lake, reports wftv.com. Brummer believes an experimental project could bring benefits for Lake Apopka. “This is a pilot. It is innovative. It is trying. There is no guarantee that this works, however, if
Thailand: Bangkok Works on Flood Prevention Plan
The state-appointed Water and Flood Management Committee has assured that the selection process for a private firm to take part in the water management and flood prevention projects has been and will be transparent. Science Minister and Water and Flood Management Committee (WFMC) chair Plodprasop Su
USA: Beale Street Landing Dredging About to Begin
In the aftermath of the river steamboat, the American Queen’s forced docking one mile north of Beale Street Landing, prompted by low water level of the Mississippi River, the need for dredging has become ever more evident. Namely, the accumulated sediments have made it impossible for the American Qu
USA: Army Corps Awards Contract for Saginaw River Dredging
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, awards a $1,628,500 contract to Luedtke Engineering Co., Frankfort, Mich., for dredging in the Saginaw River. Luedtke will dredge 142,000 cubic yards of sediment from the river, focusing on critical shoals from the Sixth Street Turning Basin near d
India: Hussainsagar Lake Dredging Step Closer to Realization
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority has decided to use the services of Environmental Protection Training and Research Institute (EPTRI) in tackling the contentious issue of hazardous material to be dredged out of Hussainsagar lake, reports thehindu.com. Hussain Sagar Lake is a historic
Orion Marine Group Announces Caribbean Port Contract Award (USA)
Orion Marine Group, Inc., a leading heavy civil marine contractor serving the infrastructure sector, announced a contract award of approximately $10 million. Orion Marine Group was recently awarded the contract for the construction of port facilities in the Caribbean. Onsite construction of the proj