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Pacific Chapter 2015 Conference Set for November
The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) has announced that the WEDA Pacific Chapter 2015 conference will be held in San Rafael, CA from Wednesday November 4th to Friday November 6th, 2015. Wednesday session will include Corps/Industry Meeting from 1-3 PM, Ports Meeting 1-3 PM, 2015/16 Federal Dredgi
Flushing Bay Dredging to Take Place in October
Representatives Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus, and Grace Meng (D-Queens) yesterday announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will perform maintenance dredging of critical sandbanks in the Flushing Bay Federal Channel beginning this fall. Dredging of the
Ellicott Dredges: Record Deliveries to U.S. Market
Ellicott Dredges, one of the oldest and most successful dredging equipment companies in the world, continued a strong sales effort over the last 15 months with shipments of dozens of dredges to over a dozen countries. Ellicott considers an outstanding aspect of this performance to be its exceptional
New Investments in Canadian Harbors
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has announced support for 42 infrastructure projects in Quebec, including federally-owned small craft harbors and regional airports, as well as other federal assets and supported initiatives. This program will generate jobs and economic growth across the provin
High Winds Delay Oregon Inlet Dredging
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) dredger Merritt is on site at Oregon Inlet, but heavy winds have delayed the crew’s ability to begin dredging operations. The Wilmington District’s crew will stay at the inlet, and will attempt to move through the navigation span to the east side of the brid
Houston Dredging Contract Awarded
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District, has awarded a small business contract in the amount of $8.3 million to CJW Construction Inc., to conduct maintenance dredging at the Houston Ship Channel between Sims Bayou and the Turning Basin in Harris County, Texas. The contractor will be requ
Corps Invites Comments on Lido Key Beach DEA
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, has announced the availability of the draft Finding of No Significant Impact and Draft Environmental Assessment of additional sand sources for the Lido Key Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project in Sarasota County. The Corps’ preferred a
DP World to Buy Canada’s Fairview Container Terminal
DP World Limited has announced its agreement to acquire Maher Terminal’s Fairview Container Terminal (Fairview) in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada from Deutsche Bank. Fairview presents growth opportunity in a market with attractive and growing demand. Fairview is a purpose built terminal wit
New Topsail Inlet Dredging Extended
Dredging operations within Topsail Inlet, Topsail Creek and Banks Channel, undertaken with the dredger Chesapeake, have been extended until 15 April, 2015. The pipeline will be placed from the dredging location to the Topsail Beach and the operations continue to take place 24 hours a day 7 days a we
Tahoe Keys Marina Dredging About to Start
Final approval from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was received on Friday, meaning that the Tahoe Keys Marina dredging program will probably begin next week. The Tahoe Keys Marina dredging project will involve removal of accumulated sand in the east channel to the approved depth of 6,215 feet, ann
Meeting on Quincy Coastal Plan Announced
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), in partnership with the City of Quincy, with assistance from the Boston University Urban Affairs Program, is creating a coastal adaptation plan for the City of Quincy. A public forum on Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, 2015 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the G
ODNR to Dredge Buckeye Lake
Ohio State Parks staff began preparations this week for seasonal dredging activities at some of Ohio’s canal lakes, including Buckeye Lake. Staff were unloading a dredge near Loeb’s Island on Buckeye Lake and preparing to get it ready, while a second dredge will be assembled at Buckeye Lake. Dredgin