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PHOTO of the Suriname dredging works
Not so long ago, the joint venture consisting of Baggerbedrijf De Boer BV (Dutch Dredging) – Boskalis BV began work on a dredging project in the Republic of Suriname. The project being conducted on behalf of the Ministry of Public Works kicked off in 2021 and will be fully implemented in 2023. The S
Surf City beachfill project one step closer
The Town of Surf City (NC) is finally moving forward with the next step in their long-awaited beach nourishment project. After reviewing the Validation Report that was submitted in March of this year, the Army Corps is about to authorize a Surf City only project and will now be working on the Genera
The Rochester East Pier project almost complete
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District has just announced that the Rochester East Pier project is moving along nicely, with completion expected this fall. According to the Corps, the contractor Great Lakes Dock and Materials has almost finished repairing the 425-foot section of the pier.
VIDEO: Kitty Hawk beach nourishment project underway
Beach nourishment work is underway in the Town of Kitty Hawk, Dare County, North Carolina. The beachfill operations began in Kitty Hawk on August 24, 2022 and will last approximately 35-40 days. The contractor, Weeks Marine is currently dredging and pumping sand between 3639 N. VA Dare Trail and 372
PHOTO of the Rogue River dredging operations
American Construction won this year’s bid for maintenance dredging works at the Rogue River, Gold Beach, Ore. Dredging is an important component of keeping the Rogue River Harbor open for recreational vessels, including jet boats, fishing guides and sport fishermen. Rogue River dredging at Gold Beac
Big Fishweir Creek project includes dredging
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District has awarded a $8.2 million contract for an aquatic ecosystem restoration project at Big Fishweir Creek, Florida. Big Fishweir Creek is an urban tributary of the St. Johns River, running approximately four miles south of downtown Jacksonville. I
Weeks Marine to begin sea trials of its newest hopper dredge
Two and a half months after its official launch, trailing suction hopper dredge R.B. Weeks sailed out of the Murray Bayou, Florida, to begin sea trials. According to the shipbuilder, Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc, the 356-foot hopper dredge (ESG Hull 258) left their Allanton Shipyard last weekend
Nags Head 2022 beach restoration project complete
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. has finished works on the Nags Head’s 2022 beach restoration project. GLDD’s hopper dredge Liberty Island delivered the last load at the northern terminus of the project area, at 8031 South Old Oregon Inlet Road, on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Approximately 611,000 cubic
Sen. Cruz tours proposed Coastal Texas construction sites
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz met with Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District leadership on Wednesday, August 24th and toured proposed construction sites for the Coastal Texas project. This project is going to provide real protection to help keep Galveston and the TX Gulf Coast safe for years to come. E
Get ready for WEDA Winter 2023 conference
Western Dredging Association (WEDA) has just revealed the date of their Winter 2023 conference. WEDA’s 2023 Midwest Chapter Meeting will be held in downtown Louisville, KY, at the historic Brown Hotel from Tuesday, Feb. 21 to 23rd, 2023. Similar to previous years, the meeting will be an exciting edu
Great Lakes secures $107 million in new dredging contracts
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD) announced yesterday the receipt of several major dredging awards totaling $107.0 million. The awarded work includes: Norfolk Harbor Navigation Improvements Project; Charleston Lower Harbor Maintenance Dredging Project; Tampa Harbor Maintenance Dredging 45
Dredging the mighty Fraser River
Fraser River Pile & Dredge (FRPD) team is back at work on the Fraser River, maintaining the channel to ensure safe passage for vessels serving local ports. The project comprises annual maintenance dredging of the deep-sea shipping channel in the lower 36 kilometres of the Fraser River, from Sand Hea