Archive for: August, 2011

USA: Lake Kalamazoo Needs Dredging

USA: Lake Kalamazoo Needs Dredging

Scenic Lake Kalamazoo is in danger of becoming the Kalamazoo Bog because of silt build-up that has the body of water running about 3 feet de… By Myron Kukla (mlive) Source: mlive, August 31, 2011;

The Bahamas: Dredging Project at Bell Island Starts

The Bahamas: Dredging Project at Bell Island Starts

Dredging has begun on Bell Island, Guardian Business can confirm, after the government approved the request of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV to c… More info: (thenassauguardian) By Jeffrey Todd Source: thenassauguardian, August 31, 2011

Australia: Sand Bar at Mooloolah River Mouth Causes Problems

Australia: Sand Bar at Mooloolah River Mouth Causes Problems

There are concerns someone will get killed following the running aground of boats on the sand bar at the Mooloolah River mouth… By Mark Bode (sunshinecoastdaily) Source: sunshinecoastdaily, August 31, 2011;

USA: Hudson River Dredging Resumes

USA: Hudson River Dredging Resumes

Hudson River PCB dredging crews resumed work early Tuesday after taking Monday off due to high water from Hurricane Irene… By Paul Post (troyrecord) Source: troyrecord, August 31, 2011;

USA: New York Harbor Cleanup Project Under Way

USA: New York Harbor Cleanup Project Under Way

Tuesday was a beautiful day for fishing in New York Harbor, but members of the Army Corps of Engineers were on the hunt for potentially dead… By Tina Redwine (manhattan) Source: manhattan, August 31, 2011;

Planning Commission of Pakistan Announces Completion of Key Projects

Planning Commission of Pakistan Announces Completion of Key Projects

Planning Commission of Pakistan has announced completion of some key infrastructure projects funded under Public Sector Development Programm… (dailytimes) Source: dailytimes, August 31, 2011;

Australia: BHP Billiton Approves Funds for NCIG’s Port Expansion Project

Australia: BHP Billiton Approves Funds for NCIG’s Port Expansion Project

BHP Billiton has approved a further US$367 million (BHP Billiton share) investment for the third stage of development of the Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group’s (NCIG) coal handling facility in Newcastle, Australia. BHP Billiton’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Hunter Valley Energy Coal Pty Ltd, is a 35.5 per cent shareholder in the holding company of the NCIG. The [...]

USA: Officials Discuss Lake Panorama Dredging Plan

USA: Officials Discuss Lake Panorama Dredging Plan

The City Council is seeking more information on the cost and benefit of dredging Lake Panorama… By Kassia Micek (yourhoustonnews) Source: yourhoustonnews, August 31, 2011;

Australia: Future Looks Bright for Port of Geelong

Australia: Future Looks Bright for Port of Geelong

Port of Geelong has recorded a massive increase in trade, with the drought-breaking bumper grain harvest leading the charge… By Cameron Best (geelongadvertiser) Source: geelongadvertiser, August 31, 2011;

India: GIPL to Commission Its MbPT Terminal by End of 2012

India: GIPL to Commission Its MbPT Terminal by End of 2012

Gammon Infrastructure Projects (GIPL) hopes to commission its offshore container terminal port project at the Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT)by the… By G Seetharaman (dnaindia) Source: dnaindia, August 31, 2011;





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