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Leatherman Terminal project on the home stretch
Construction of SC Ports’ Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal, the country’s first container terminal to open since 2009, is progressing toward a March 2021 opening. The site, situated on the former Navy Base along the Cooper River, is on track to become a world-class terminal. Following years of planning a
WEDA Annual Dredging Summit & Expo ’20 Canceled
The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) recently announced new details about their annual Dredging Summit & Expo ’20. Over the last few months, WEDA has been working hard to find a viable solution to postpone the 2020 Dredging Summit & Expo to the fall. “At present, we feel that with the uncertainty
Richmond Terminal dredging plan introduced
Kinder Morgan has applied to the USACE San Francisco District for a 10-year Department of the Army Permit to conduct maintenance dredging at the Kinder Morgan (KM) Richmond Terminal berth. The purpose of the proposed dredging is to return the berth to its originally permitted depth. The Terminal, lo
Sampsons Island dredging continues
Barnstable County has just released the latest update on their dredging project. Dredge operations continued during the last week on Sampsons Island/Dead Neck for the Town of Barnstable. The first phase was completed on Thursday, October 1, and the next step will be moving the pipe around to the ins
Indiana Harbor dredging kicks off
Indiana Harbor dredging is underway and will continue through the fall of 2020, the USACE Chicago District reports. Equally important, this work is a continuation of the dredging that stopped in 2019 for the winter season. According to USACE, Kokosing Construction Company and O’Brien and Gere will d
PHOTO Update: Buffalo Harbor dredging
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, has just released this beautiful photo from the Buffalo Harbor dredging program. The work, being completed by Ryba Marine Construction from Cheboygan, Michigan, includes standard operation and maintenance dredging operations. In fact, around 114,00
Centerm expansion project – September update
The Port of Vancouver, BC, Canada, has presented the latest update on the ongoing Centerm Expansion Project. According to the port officials, infilling of the lagoon in the eastern expansion area, as well as the placement of preload materials is now complete. Infilling of the northeast perimeter dyk
Fountain Lake restoration moves forward
Shell Rock River Watershed District has just released the latest update on their Fountain Lake Restoration in Albert Lea, MN. In fact, over 271,300 cubic yards have been removed from the Main Bay and Dane’s Bay during the current phase of the project. According to the official announcement, this sur
USACE to hold signing ceremony for Ashtabula Harbor project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency are planning a ceremony to mark the signing of a project partnership agreement for the Ashtabula Harbor project, informs the Star Beacon. As reported, the ceremony will take place 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the
Burnco Langley dredging plan introduced
Burnco Rock Products Ready Ltd. is proposing to conduct maintenance dredging adjacent to their barge ramp in Langley, British Columbia. The purpose of the project is to remove accumulated sediment to achieve appropriate vessel clearance at the barge ramp. The scope of works includes dredging a footp
Petaluma’s D Street Bridge closes due to dredging
Petaluma’s historic D Street Bridge closed to all traffic at noon Sunday and will remain shut until October 13. The bridge is closed for an ongoing river dredging project, the city announced. “Once complete, boats will be able to navigate up to the turning basin, bringing tourism and business to Pet
Union County gets money for Clark Reservoir dredging
The Union County Freeholder Board is set to receive $250,000 in state funds to dredge the Clark Reservoir, off Lake Avenue. The County is currently studying recreational usage, environmental impacts and planning to dredge the 150-acre reservoir in a master plan. Commenting the news, NJ Senator Nicho