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North Cove Dredging Project in Full Swing
Maintenance dredging of the North Cove Federal Navigation Project in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, is in full swing now, according to the State Senator Paul Formica. The $4.2 million contract will be performed by Donjon Marine Company, Inc. of Hillside, New Jersey. Commenting the project overseen by th
Rebuilding of the Atlantic Beaches
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has just released the latest edition of its Ocean Science magazine, which focuses on the multi-faceted work of BOEM’s Marine Minerals Program (MMP). BOEM’s MMP program helps coastal communities recover from major storm events that erode beaches and threat
Willamette River Dredging Plan on the Table
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, has received an application from Marion County (OR) for a Department of the Army permit related to the dredging work in waters of the United States. The proposed project involves annual removal of a maximum of 800 cubic yards (CY) of sand, silt, a
Pile Driving Complete at Tacoma’s Husky Terminal
The last pile has been put in place at Tacoma’s Husky Terminal Pier 4, according to the Northwest Seaport Alliance. Since awarding the contract to Manson Construction Company and launching the first phase of the project in May 2016, the construction is now more than halfway complete. “The last of th
ISA Approved 29 Contracts for Deep Sea Mining
Speaking at the recent 88th meeting of the Ocean Studies Board of the National Academies of Science in Washington, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, Michael Lodge said that ISA had approved 29 contracts for deep sea exploration covering more than 1.3 million square kilomet
Old Saybrook Seeks USACE Permit to Replace Pier and Dock
The town of Old Saybrook is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, to replace a pier and dock and do other work in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. The work is located at the intersection of Ferry Road and Clark Street in the Connecticut River. According to the Corps
Cottrell Wins Norfolk Harbor Dredging Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, recently awarded a $4.9 million contract to Cottrell Contracting, Inc. to perform maintenance dredging work in Norfolk Harbor, Hampton Roads, VA. According to the FedBizOpps, the contract is for the maintenance and minor “New-Work” dredging of the
Houston Port Commission Approves 2018 Operating and Capital Budget
The Fiscal Year 2018 Operating and Capital Budget was approved earlier this week, during a special meeting of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority (PHA). The 2018 capital improvement program includes strategic project investments supporting new growth opportunities, recapitalization
Project of the Year Award for Back Bay Dredging
The Borough of Avalon and its municipal engineering firm of Mott MacDonald were recognized Wednesday by the New Jersey Society of Municipal Engineers during its 2017 Municipal Project of the Year awards during the New Jersey League of Municipalities Convention. Mott MacDonald Vice President/Avalon M
Port of Everett Dredging Project About to Begin
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Seattle District, in partnership with local sponsor Port of Everett, will begin maintenance dredging of the upper and lower channel of the Everett Harbor and Snohomish River on November 18. USACE awarded a contract to Portable Hydraulic Dredging, LLC. of Anchorage,
South Island Emergency Beach Fill Project Complete
The Town of Hilton Head Island announced yesterday the completion of the South Island Emergency Beach Fill project. According to the town, at about 9:30 AM on November 15, 2017, crews from Marinex Construction completed all planned sand placement activities including the extension of the project fro
Conne River Coastal Restoration Project Receives Funding
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Scott Simms, announced yesterday that the Mi’kmaq Alsumk Mowimsikik Koqoey Association (MAMKA) will receive $404,100 over two years for a project to help protect the marine ecosystem in Conne River, Newfoundland and Labrador. Earlier this y