Posts tagged as: budget

Thailand: Government OKs Flood Prevention Projects Despite Budget Deficit

Thailand: Government OKs Flood Prevention Projects Despite Budget Deficit

The mobile Cabinet recently approved in principle investment projects in the North worth about Bt400 billion while the government plans to…   By Wichit Chaitrong (nationmultimedia) Source: nationmultimedia, January 16, 2012;

Indonesia: Jakarta Public Works Agency to Use Emergency Budget for Floods

Indonesia: Jakarta Public Works Agency to Use Emergency Budget for Floods

The Jakarta public works agency has prepared Rp 1 billion (US$110,000) to overcome problems related to floods in Pondok Labu, South Jakarta. The agency will use the funds to widen and dredge the Krukut river, to build a 9,000 square meter dam and to make a 300-meter-long dike. The agency’s deputy head Novizal convinced residents [...]

Governor Includes Petersburg’s North Harbor Project in Budget (USA)

Governor Includes Petersburg’s North Harbor Project in Budget (USA)

Petersburg now stands a good chance of getting all the money it needs to replace its oldest port facility as early as next spring. Governor Sean Parnell’s budget would spend three-and –a-half million dollars for the North Harbor project in Petersburg. The money would come out of the Department of Transportation’s harbor facility grant program. [...]

USA: Port of Everett Commission Adopts USD 40 Million Operating and Capital Budget

USA: Port of Everett Commission Adopts USD 40 Million Operating and Capital Budget

On November 29, 2011, the Port of Everett Commission adopted a $40 million 2012 operating and capital budget. The budget invests in business operations and construction projects that will help sustain family-wage jobs. The budget also plans for the port’s future obligations in crucial transportation infrastructure projects like the refurbishment of cargo handling equipment, dredging [...]

Pakistan: KFHA Presents Balanced Budget

Pakistan: KFHA Presents Balanced Budget

Karachi Fish Harbour Authority (KFHA) on Wednesday unveiled what it called a ‘balanced’ budget of Rs 156.003 million for the current …   BY ANWAR KHAN (brecorder) Source: brecorder, November 17, 2011;

Bellingham Port’s Proposed Budget Includes Property Tax Cut (USA)

Bellingham Port’s Proposed Budget Includes Property Tax Cut (USA)

The Port of Bellingham’s proposed 2012 budget includes a small property tax cut as well as increases in revenue from operations at Bellingha… BY JOHN STARK (bellinghamherald) Source: bellinghamherald, November 7, 2011

Philippines: Budget for Dredging of Heavily Silted Waterways in Davao City Approved

Philippines: Budget for Dredging of Heavily Silted Waterways in Davao City Approved

A supplemental budget has been set aside by the local government to address flooding, a local official said. City planner Roberto P. Alabado… By J. B. Escovilla (bworldonline) Source: bworldonline, July 25, 2011;

USA: Kaskaskia River Project Faces Budget Cuts

USA: Kaskaskia River Project Faces Budget Cuts

The U.S. Corps of Engineers is considering reductions to its operation of the Kaskaskia River Project because of budget cuts.   (bnd) Source: bnd, June 30, 2011  

Nags Head Commissioners Approve Operating Budget (USA)

Nags Head Commissioners Approve Operating Budget (USA)

Nags Head commissioners approved a $15.7 million operating budget with a property tax increase, but the vote Wednesday was not unanimous.   By Rob Morris (outerbanksvoice) Source: outerbanksvoice, June 17, 2011

Toondah Harbour Development Funds Not Included in State Budget (Australia)

Toondah Harbour Development Funds Not Included in State Budget (Australia)

Cleveland’s Toondah Harbour has missed out on funding to upgrade the terminal and improve disabled access.   By JUDITH KERR (baysidebulletin) Source: baysidebulletin, June 16, 2011





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