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Spotlight on WRDA Implementation Guidance
Beginning on December 14, 2018, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (ASA-CW) is seeking public input on the development of implementation guidance for various provisions contained in the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (WRDA 2018), signed into law on October 23, 2018. Additio
Port Canaveral Sand Bypass Project in Full Swing
The largest sand bypass project in the Port Canaveral area, Florida, in more than two decades is moving forward. According to the latest project update, the sand placement began at about 1/3’rd mile south of the Canaveral Harbor south jetty and is proceeding northward to Jetty Park. Toward the end o
Sydney Harbor Infrastructure Project Complete
Mark Eyking, Member of Parliament for Sydney-Victoria joined yesterday Chief Terry Paul, member of council and members of the Membertou First Nation to celebrate the completion of their harbor infrastructure project. Through this project, Membertou First Nation completed site development in Phase 1
Napier Port Raises the Bar
The New Zealand’s Napier Port today released its annual results for the 2018 financial year, with new records set for cargo and cruise. In the year to 30 September 2018, Napier Port celebrated handling a total of 5.1 million tonnes of cargo. A record 2.2 million tonnes of logs were exported to marke
J.F. Brennan Starts Quonnie Salt Marsh Restoration Project
Two dredges are now running 24 hours a day, six days a week on Quonochontaug Pond, suctioning material from the breachway and depositing it on the adjacent salt marsh as part of the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) salt marsh restoration and elevation enhancement project. Con
South Park Marina Cleanup Plan Moves Ahead
The owner of a marina and boatyard along the Duwamish Waterway in Seattle, WA, and two local governments have negotiated an agreement with the Washington Department of Ecology to test the site for soil and groundwater contamination, a step toward planning a future cleanup. The Washington Department
Shoreway Ready for the Kitimat Dredging Project
LNG Canada and Boskalis continue to advance the marine and dredging construction activities in the harbor of Kitimat to ensure the existing harbor is ready for larger vessels. According to the LNG Canada latest update, they will begin the disposal at sea dredging activity shortly. The company said t
PHOTO: Norfolk Dredging Crews Working in the Craighill Entrance
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, last Friday (Dec. 14) unveiled a photo from the Port of Baltimore dredging project. The Baltimore District is managing this $17.5 million contract that was awarded to Norfolk Dredging for the removal of approximately 2 million cubic yards of mate
Fountain Lake Dredging Resumes in April
As the dredger hibernates in Edgewater Bay, the Shell Rock River Watershed District (SRRWD) staff is busy preparing for the Fountain Lake’s next dredging season. According to the District’s latest update, the dredging operations will begin presumably in mid-April 2019, weather permitting. The dredgi
Duval County Work in Full Swing
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, has released the latest update on their Duval County Shore Protection project, saying that the work is currently progressing from Florida Blvd. to 12th Street. The $15.7 million Duval County Shore Protection construction contract was awarded e
Port of Port Orford Dredging Plan Available
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has invited the public to submit written comments on a proposed Section 401 water quality certification for the Port of Port Orford maintenance dredging project in Curry County. According to an official announcement, the applicant proposes to use
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (December 10 – 16, 2018). Steel Cutting for New DEME’s Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger Construction of DEME’s 2,300m³ new trailing suction hopper dredger has officially kicked off with a steel cutting ceremony at