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Dredging starts at Grand Haven Harbor
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District has just announced that Grand Haven Harbor dredging operations have commenced at the inner channel. The harbor is located on the east shore of Lake Michigan, 180 miles northeast of Chicago, IL and 23 miles north of Holland, MI. According to the Corp
SC Ports CEO delivers State of the Port Address
South Carolina Ports President and CEO, Barbara Melvin, delivered her first State of the Port address yesterday, sharing her vision to continue succeeding as the 8th largest container port in the country by investing in operations, infrastructure and people. “Our growth is made possible because of t
Canada rebuilding small craft harbours after Hurricane Fiona
The Government of Canada announced yesterday that they are focused on making sure the Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund flows quickly to begin the repair, dredging and rebuilding of small craft harbours. The impacts of Hurricane Fiona have been immense, including gear loss and damage to small craft harb
Coquitlam dredging plan on display
Fraser River Pile & Dredge Inc. on behalf of Lafarge Canada Inc. is proposing to carry out periodic maintenance dredging at the water lot generally fronting 2300 Rogers Avenue, Coquitlam, BC. Dredging is required to remove accumulated sediment and re-establish required depths for safe access of barg
Dredging operations continue in San Rafael Creek
Last week, Lt. Col. Kevin Arnett of the Army Corps San Francisco District and Cong. Jared Huffman took a tour of the dredging operations in San Rafael Creek, California. The long awaited dredging of the San Rafael Creek is being conducted by Dutra Group’s Dredge Beaver. This is the first concrete dr
First phase of the Port Arthur project completed
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its contractors recently completed the first construction contract for the Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay coastal storm risk management program. Congress approved $4 billion for the S2G program in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, $863 million of which has been de
USACE announces completion of Rochester East Pier repairs
The USACE Buffalo District hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week to celebrate the completion of repairs to the 1,025 foot, 114 year-old Rochester East Pier. In attendance were Lt. Col. Colby Krug, Commander USACE Buffalo District, John Pellito representing Congressman Joe Morelle, Chief Matthew
DEME’s Minerva ready for its next project
After five years in service, DEME Group’s hopper dredger Minerva has successfully completed her regular drydocking and inspection campaign. When entering service in 2017, the vessel made waves in the dredging industry as the first dual fuel trailing suction hopper. This October, TSHD Minerva’s five-
Napa River dredging in full swing
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, San Francisco District recently commenced maintenance dredging of the Napa River Channel in California. According to the Corps, the project is divided into three zones: Reach 1 from Third Street to Oak Street; Reach 2 from Oak Street to Imola Avenue; and Reach 3 fro
Bradmoor Island restoration underway
The Bradmoor Island Tidal Habitat Restoration Project is currently underway, California Department of Water Resources (DWR) said. This very important restoration program is set to ensure climate change resiliency for the future of Suisun Marsh. At the moment, DWR crews are breaching levees to restor
USACE seeks public review for Sawpit Creek dredging
The USACE has published an Environmental Assessment (EA) for public review and comment in regard to proposed maintenance dredging of the federally authorized Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) channel, settling basins and advance maintenance areas (AMA) in the waters of Sawpit Creek, the Amelia R
GLDD seals contracts worth over $143 million
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD) announced yesterday the receipt of several major dredging awards totaling $143.5 million with open options pending award of $102.9 million. According to Lasse Petterson, President and Chief Executive Officer, the Army Corps bidding gained momentum in the