Americas
USA: MCM Marine Wins Cedar River Dredging Gig
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, awards a contract for maintenance dredging of Cedar River Harbor in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The contract, for $192,700, goes to MCM Marine, Inc. of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. This is one of seven dredging contracts to be awarded using $5.9 million
New Orleans to Host Dredging Meeting (USA)
The Corps of Engineers’ New Orleans District is conducting a dredging meeting on November 5, 2013 in the DARM at the New Orleans District. The meeting will provide a forum for the exchange of information of interest to the Corps, environmental and navigation stakeholders, and the dredging industry.
USA: Officials Approve USD 150 M in Seaport Improvements
Governor Rick Scott and members of the Florida Cabinet approved $150 million in bond proceeds which will finance projects at Florida ports through the Seaport Investment Program. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has programmed $150 million in projects to receive bond proceeds for FY 2
IADC: New Issue of Terra et Aqua
The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) has announced the latest edition of Terra et Aqua. People in the dredging industry specialise in thinking “out of the box”. So it should be no surprise (although it sometimes is) that the dredging industry attracts people with a broad range
Corpus Christi Dredging Plan Unveiled (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, has introduced a plan for the Corpus Christi Ship Channel dredging program. During this deepening project, located in Nueces County, Texas, approximately 1,936,000 cubic yards of material will be removed from the mentioned area. The total cost of
VIDEO: BPUB Provides Dredging Update (USA)
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board’s Resaca Restoration Project is currently underway. This project is necessary because sediment, trash and other debris has built up over the years, impeding water flow in these waterways. The only way to return the resacas to their original depth is to dredge t
Buffalo River Cleanup Enters Next Phase (USA)
Community leaders, private industry, state and federal representatives joined forces yesterday to kick off the next phase of major investment into the restoration of 6.2 miles of the Buffalo River. This internationally recognized project is one of the largest river clean-ups in the country. The Buff
Agencies Revise Agreement for Cherry Point Proposal (USA)
The Washington Department of Ecology, Whatcom County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have revised their working agreement for the proposed bulk cargo marine terminal and related railroad connections at Cherry Point. The three agencies have agreed to produce two separate environmental impact sta
USA: Ecology Seeks Comments on Gold Bar Shoreline Program
The Washington Department of Ecology is seeking public comment on Gold Bar’s proposed update to its shoreline master program. The draft shoreline program update will guide construction and development along the city’s 4.8 miles of shorelines along May Creek and the Wallace and Skykomish rivers. It c
USA: Gulf Coast Chapter Meeting Set for November
The Gulf Coast Chapter of the Western Dredging Association will conduct its annual meeting on November 4, 2013, at the Westin Hotel, New Orleans, LA. The meeting will provide a forum for the exchange of information of interest to the dredging industry and its associates. Representatives from all are
Rio de Janeiro to Host Port Finance International (Brazil)
The Port Finance International Brazil 2013 conference is scheduled for 12 & 13 November 2013, in Bolsa do Rio Convention Centre, Rio de Janeiro. Bringing together leading players in the Brazilian ports sector to discuss the challenges and opportunities in this developing ports sector, Port Finance I
USA: Muddy River Restoration Plan Moves Ahead
At the request of the City of Boston Transportation Department, the Corps of Engineers is delaying the traffic pattern change to Brookline Avenue until 7 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013. Construction activities continue on Phase 1 of the $30.9 million Muddy River Flood Risk Management and Environme