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WOSI Dune Road Project on the Way
On Wednesday, January 8, 2020, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will open a solicitation of bids for the West of Shinnecock Inlet (WOSI) Dune Road Project. According to the Congressman Lee Zeldin, the project will include the placement of approximately 600,000 to 800,000 cubic yards of sand to resto
Waterplace Park Dredging Project (VIDEO)
J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. has just presented a video overview of the Waterplace Park dredging project in Providence, RI. The project is being done jointly by the City of Providence, the Nature Conservancy, the Coastal Resources Management Council, 195 Redevelopment District Commission, the Providen
Platte River Bank Repair Contract Awarded
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Omaha District awarded a $1.68 million construction contract to Midwest Construction Company, Inc., on January 3 for the repair of approximately 300 feet of the right bank of the Platte River, approximately 1.25 river miles from the confluence of the Platte and the
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (December 30, 2019 – January 5, 2020). MTCC Wins Himmafushi Dredging Contract The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company Plc (MTCC) has won a contract for the K. Himmafushi Harbor – Phase 2 Project. PHOTO: F
Dredging Part of the Kapalama Container Terminal Project
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Harbors Division has announced that it is moving forward with Phase 2 of the Kapalama Container Terminal (KCT) project at Honolulu Harbor – the cornerstone of the Harbors Modernization Plan. According to the HDOT, the project is the largest capital impr
USACE Meetings on Upper Barataria Louisiana Draft Feasibility Report
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ New Orleans District has scheduled two public meetings regarding the release of the Upper Barataria Basin Louisiana – Feasibility Study with Integrated Environmental Impact Statement. The Tentatively Selected Plan (TSP) identified to undergo further feasibility-leve
Top Dredging Photos of 2019
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular photos that marked the 2019 dredging season. PHOTO: The First Load of Dredged Material from Charleston Post 45 Lower Harbor The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, has released this beautiful photo of the first load of dredge
A Look Back at the Top Dredging Videos of 2019
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular videos from the past year. Royal IHC VIDEO: Assembly of the 2000th Pump The 2,000th pump is one of two onboard double-walled dredge pumps for Jan De Nul Group’s new self-designed 18,000m³ trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) that is curre
A Look Back at the Best Interviews of 2019
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular interviews from the past year. Interview with UniSite COO, Focusing on In-Depth Cooperation with Customers UniSite Group, a Ningbo based company involved in dredging, land reclamation, offshore projects, marine, mechanical engineering and g
To Our Valued Readers – Happy New Year 2020!
Dear Readers, The Dredging Today editorial team wishes you a happy and prosperous 2020! We would like to thank you all for being with us in this momentous year of 2019, where the dredging sector bloomed amazingly. We hope you stay with us through this exciting ride and follow our contribution to the
Busy January Ahead for GLDD
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD) has just announced the receipt of several major dredging contracts totaling $83 million. The awarded work includes: Charlotte/Sarasota Regional Beach Project (Coastal Protection, Florida, $30.5 million); South Atlantic Region Harbor Dredging (Maintenance,
Missouri River Levee Contract for Aptim
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, awarded a $58.3 million construction contract to Aptim Federal Services, LLC of Alexandria, Virginia, on December 23. This contract is the first final repair contract to be awarded for the Missouri River Left Bank Levee Systems, which will allow USAC