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VIDEO of the Babe’s Beach Nourishment Project 2021
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District today released a new video showcasing Galveston District’s Babe’s Beach nourishment project that took place this summer through the fall 2021. In the video Andrew Cook, Galveston District’s Navigation Branch Operations Manager explained the proces
Major flood risk management project kicks off on Long Island
New York state officials, along with the Army Corps and project partners, gathered recently at Fire Island Lighthouse to mark the start of construction works for a major coastal-storm risk-management scheme – the Fire Island to Montauk Point (FIMP) Project. This $1.7 billion project which includes a
Dredging and Climate Change
The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) recently shared an interesting article about the climate change and the role of science in achieving a sustainable future. According to IADC, climate change threats including storms, rising sea levels and flooding have stimulated the dredgin
EPA to accelerate cleanup for dozens of Superfund projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a $1 billion investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to initiate cleanup and clear the backlog of 49 previously unfunded Superfund sites and accelerate cleanup at dozens of other sites across the country. Until this historic
Monmouth County beach replenishment kicks off
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers started beach replenishment works in Deal, Allenhurst and Loch Arbour last week. The project operations officially kicked off in Loch Arbour and continue north. It will conclude by March 1 if there are no weather or mechanical delays. The Army Corps may also exercise
Barnstable dredging begins
Starting today, December 27, the Town of Barnstable’s contractor Robert B Our Co., Inc. will begin the dredging of the Barnstable Harbor Outer Entrance Channel. The work will consist of mechanically dredging approximately 4,200 cubic yards of sediment from the existing outer-portion of the Barnstabl
Fight continues for the Browns River dredging project
New York State Senator Alexis Weik has once again called for emergency dredging of Browns River Federal Channel in Sayville and Bayport, NY. Over the last couple of months, she has been the primary advocate for dredging the Brown’s River. Since last May, Senator Weik has circulated a petition, held
TSHD Pinta at the Port at Galeota, Trinidad and Tobago (PHOTO)
National Energy Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (National Energy) has just released this beautiful photo of Jan De Nul’s hopper dredger “Pinta” getting ready for the Port at Galeota dredging scheme. According to the National Energy, the 90 metres long “Pinta” will be undertaking maintenan
Bachman Lake dredging to start in February
Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) is progressing on the Bachman Lake Dredging and Dam and Spillway Rehabilitation Projects. DWU said in their latest project update that they have awarded a construction services contract for dredging at Bachman Lake and is continuing engineering efforts for dam and spillw
Buttigieg announces $241M in grants for America’s ports
The U.S. DoT Secretary yesterday announced the award of more than $241 million in discretionary grant funding for 25 projects to improve port facilities in 19 states and one territory through the MARAD Port Infrastructure Development Program. “U.S. maritime ports play a critical role in our supply c
Five Delaware Bay communities set for beach nourishment
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Shoreline and Waterway Management Section is set to begin beach nourishment work in the Pickering Beach, Kitts Hummock, Bowers, South Bowers, and Slaughter Beach communities in early January 2022. The beach and dune are an importa
SPI Mobile Pulley Works under new management
SPI/Mobile Pulley Works announced yesterday that together with an investment company, Bill Prine III, Billy Prine Jr’s son, acquired the company as President and will run the daily operations. Robert Jonk, who joined SPI/Mobile Pulley Works in 2016, will take the position as senior vice president in