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Edwards announces full funding for University Lakes Project Phase 1
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, joined by fellow University Lakes Project partners, announced yesterday that Phase 1 of the University Lakes Project is now fully funded. Construction will begin this summer, led by Sevenson Environmental Services. “The st
Restoring Barataria Basin by Weeks Marine
Many of the projects Weeks Marine is currently busy on are providing significant benefits to the environment. At the moment, the company is highlighting the work they are doing as part of the Spanish Pass project. According to Weeks, this is part of a large-scale restoration program for the Baratari
Channel Islands Harbor gets $15M for dredging
Yesterday morning, Congresswoman Julia Brownley presented the County of Ventura and Ventura County Harbor Department Director Michael Tripp with a ceremonial check for $15 million for the bi-annual maintenance dredging of the Channel Islands Harbor. This critical funding will meet the dredging needs
GAICO adds new hopper dredger to its fleet
Last weekend, Guyana based GAICO Construction & General Services officially commissioned their new trailing suction hopper dredger – the Malavi. The ship, previously known as ‘Costa Verde’, was operated between 2016 and 2022 by Dravo SA – Van Oord’s Spanish subsidiary. The vessel performed its dredg
Congressman Higgins tours Mike Hooks’ Dredge 32
Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins toured the Mike Hooks’ Dredge 32 last week. Originally built in 1932, the Dredge 32 is believed to be the oldest cutter suction dredge in operation in the United States. “It was an honor and a privilege to host Mr. Higgins at our headquarters in Westlake, LA, and g
Oceanside dredging campaign underway
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District has begun its annual dredging of the Oceanside Harbor inlet in California. According to the Corps, Manson Construction Company of Seattle is dredging the channel to its authorized federal depth of 20 feet. Dredging is expected to be completed pr
Submission deadline approaching for WEDA Environmental Awards
Each year the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) presents Environmental Excellence Awards to outstanding projects at its annual WEDA Summit and Exposition. This year, the awards will be announced on July 26, during the WEDA Luncheon at the Dredging Summit and Exposition being held from July 25-28 i
New Straatman bow discharge on its way to USA
An impressive 25 ton bow discharge assembly left Straatman BV factory in Zwijndrecht earlier this week and is now on the way to the United States. According to the company, the bow discharge installation has an inside diameter of ø762 mm and a maximum working pressure of 20 bar. The bow coupling ins
West Shore Lake Pontchartrain project about to begin
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District has awarded a contract for site preparation on a 1.1-mile segment of the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain (WSLP) Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction project. According ot the Corps, this contract will support the construction of about 17.5 mi
Valley Water breaks ground on South San Francisco Bay Shoreline Project
Valley Water held a groundbreaking ceremony earlier this week to commemorate the start of construction on the first phase of the South San Francisco Bay Shoreline Project. Valley Water is partnering with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the California State Coastal Conservancy, and the U.S. Fish &
North Pond dredging begins
Work to restore the nearly 150-year-old North Pond in Lincoln Park, Chicago, is about to begin, the Lincoln Park Conservancy said. The $7.3 million raised for the project will support its first two phases, which are expected to finish in November. The first phase of restoration includes dredging of
Jefferson County ecosystem restoration project one step closer to reality
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District and Jefferson County have signed a design agreement (DA) for the Jefferson County Ecosystem Restoration Project. The project was authorized by Congress in 2020 at an initial total project cost of $60 million, which includes design and construction