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RBV Contracting Wins Red Run Drain Deal
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, has awarded a contract to RBV Contracting, Inc. of Detroit, MI, to stabilize a portion of the north bank of the Red Run drain in Macomb County, Michigan. The project will help prevent sediment buildup in the channel from an area of sloughing bank b
HHI Update: Preparations for Hurricane Matthew in Full Swing
The Town of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, has just released the latest update on their 2016 Beach Nourishment Project. At 6:00 AM yesterday, the Town’s contractor Weeks Marine, Inc., ceased sand placement activities and began preparing for the worsening sea conditions expected as a result of t
Eastern Launches GLDD’s New ATB Hopper Dredge
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD) announced yesterday the successful launch of the Ellis Island, the barge component of its Articulated Tug & Barge (ATB) hopper dredge currently under construction. The launch occurred on September 30, 2016 at Eastern Shipbuilding’s shipyard in Allanton, F
Contract Awarded for Projects in Harrison and Monona Counties
The USACE has awarded a construction contract to Western Contracting Corporation of Sioux City, Iowa, for Rock Structure Modifications at the Deer Island Top Width Widening Project in Harrison County, Iowa, and Middle Decatur Embankment Repair in Monona County, Iowa. Work at Deer Island will include
Public Comments Sought on the Draft HSLRR/EA
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has announced the availability of the Draft Limited Reevaluation Report and Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment (Draft HSLRR/SEA) and General Conformity (GC) Determi
Wabasha Dredging Project on Display
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District employees and members from Congressman Tim Walz’ staff were on the site recently to discuss dredging operations near Wabasha, Minnesota. The Corps and its contractor, J.F. Brennan Company, Inc., from La Crosse, Wisconsin, are in the process of remo
Biscayne Bay Coastal Wetlands Project About to Begin
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District has awarded a construction contract that will help to restore critical water flow to Biscayne Bay as part of its ongoing efforts to restore America’s Everglades. USACE awarded the construction contract for the L-31E Flow Way Culverts 712A and 7
Sumco Eco-Contracting Wins Plymouth Dike Deal
The Plymouth Harbor Long Beach stone dike in Plymouth, Mass., will be repaired under the terms of a $537,000.00 contract issued recently by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District. Work will be accomplished by Sumco Eco-Contracting, LLC, of Salem, Mass. Construction is scheduled to st
Columbia River Dredging Plans on the Table
The USACE is seeking comments on a proposal by Millennium Bulk Terminals – Longview LLC (MBTL) to construct and operate a shipping terminal to export coal at the site of a former Reynolds Aluminum smelter in Cowlitz County, near Longview, Washington. MBTL proposes to construct and operate a terminal
West Grand Terre Beach Nourishment Gets Support
The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) has been awarded a $7.3 million grant from the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council for engineering and design of the West Grand Terre Beach Nourishment and Stabilization Project. This project is the first of seven projects the RE
WEDA Announces Pacific Chapter 2016 Conference
The Western Dredging Association has announced that the WEDA Pacific Chapter 2016 conference will be held in San Diego, CA. The conference will take place at the Embassy Suites San Diego Bay – Downtown Hotel from Wednesday, October 19th, to Friday, October 21st, 2016. Wednesday session will include
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (September 26-October 2, 2016). Wasa Dredging Makes Progress on Klintehamn Harbor Scheme The Klintehamn Harbor dredging scheme, being conducted by Wasa Dredging, is progressing according to schedule. French Pres