Dredging
Port of Wilmington Turning Basin Project Completed
As part of its ongoing infrastructure investment plan, North Carolina Ports has completed the expansion project of its turning basin at the Port of Wilmington. The turning basin scheme included the removal of an existing bulk pier and dredging along the port’s side of the Cape Fear River to expand t
Houma Navigation Canal Dredging Agreement Signed
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, and the Terrebonne Parish Port Commission have signed an agreement for contribution of additional funds which will result in more dredging and improved channel depth in the Houma Navigation Canal. “Execution of this agreement is a tremendous ac
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (August 1-7, 2016). TSHD Arco Dee Picks Up WW2 Bomb Off Selsey Trailing suction hopper dredger ‘Arco Dee’ has picked up an unexploded World War Two shell during its work off Selsey. New Cutter Suction Dredger De
Bids Invited for Antwerp’s 4th Harbor Dock Channel Dredging
Antwerp Port Authority has invited bidders to submit their offers for the 4th Harbor Dock channel dredging project. This contract aims to carry out dredging on the harbor floor in the Antwerp Dock Complex on the right bank with the main goal to creating more depth for shipping. The overall objective
LDWF, CPRA Announce Progress on Elmer’s Island Scheme
Beginning on August 10, 2016 the beach area of Elmer’s Island will be closed for 12 days to the public as construction activities progress near the public parking area where the access road meets the beach, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Construction activities on t
Lusail City Project: Protecting Ecosystem During Dredging
Located on the coast, in the northern part of the municipality of Al Daayen, is the site for the newest symbol of Qatari progress – Lusail City. Lusail City will include man-made islands and a host arena for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. As part of the construction, a local dredging project is taking pla
PHOTO: DRAGFLOW Remote Controlled Dredger at Work
DRAGFLOW, an Italian manufacturer of heavy duty pumps and complete dredging equipment, recently delivered a remote controlled dredger DRP18 to its client from the chemical industry, Candeo Agostino from Padova. This mini dredger, portable and easily maneuverable, can be used not only in harbor dredg
Mike Hooks Wins Lake Charles Dredging Contract
Mike Hooks LLC, a Westlake, Louisiana based dredging contractor, has won an $11.2 million firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance dredging. Work will be performed at Lake Charles, Louisiana, with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2017, according to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Bids
Dorena-Hickman Ferry Closed Due to Dredging
The Dorena-Hickman Ferry will be closed today due to dredging in the Hickman Harbor, according to District 1 – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. “When the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredger is working in the harbor there is not enough room for the ferry to safely navigate to and from the Kentucky l
Efforts to Improve Mississippi River Water Quality Pay Off
Long-term monitoring by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources shows that the efforts to improve Mississippi River water quality appear to be paying off with the return of several important fish and aquatic plant species to at least one major pool. The latest results come as the Upper Mississ
State to Take Steps to Prevent Long Island Sound Dumping
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo yesterday announced that the New York State will take legal action against the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to prevent the designation of new permanent sites off the coast of eastern Long Island. In a letter signed by more than 30 federal, state and lo
Oceanside Harbor Navigational Dredging Moves Ahead
Navigational dredging within Oceanside Harbor is moving forward, the USACE’s Los Angeles District said in its latest update. From July 28 to August 3, the contractor, CJW Construction, removed nearly 10,000 cubic yards of material from the harbor’s entrance channels. Since operations began on June 6
Gulf Intracoastal Waterway Scheme Starts
Construction to remove underwater demolition and debris from the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) and Galveston Causeway that began earlier this week will cause a temporary closure of the waterway located at the intersection of the GIWW, the Galveston Causeway (Interstate 45) and the associated rai
Huge Step Forward for Southwest Louisiana, Says Vitter
U.S. Senator David Vitter yesterday released the following statement upon the completion of the Army Corps of Engineers Chief’s Report to address coastal restoration and storm damage risk reduction in Southwest Louisiana. “This Chief’s Report is a huge step forward for restoring our coastline and be