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Gulf Intracoastal Waterway Scheme Starts
Construction to remove underwater demolition and debris from the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) and Galveston Causeway that began earlier this week will cause a temporary closure of the waterway located at the intersection of the GIWW, the Galveston Causeway (Interstate 45) and the associated rai
Huge Step Forward for Southwest Louisiana, Says Vitter
U.S. Senator David Vitter yesterday released the following statement upon the completion of the Army Corps of Engineers Chief’s Report to address coastal restoration and storm damage risk reduction in Southwest Louisiana. “This Chief’s Report is a huge step forward for restoring our coastline and be
Sand Pumping Work Progresses at Hilton Head Island
In its latest update on their 2016 Beach Nourishment Project, the Town of Hilton Head Island announces the pending completion of sand placement activities at South Beach adjacent to the Sea Pines Resort. “Once finished here, 4 of 6 project segments will have been completed with approximately 1/2 of
GLDD Posts Second Quarter Results
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD) today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2016. For the three months ended June 30, 2016, Great Lakes reported revenue of $192.2 million, net loss of $1.7 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $18.3 million. Chief Executive Officer Jonathan
Orion Group Holdings Reports Q2 Net Loss
Orion Group Holdings, Inc. today reported a net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2016, of $0.8 million ($0.03 diluted loss per share). These results compare to a net loss of $1.8 million ($0.07 diluted loss per share) for the same period a year ago. “This week marks one year since we announc
Leaders Discuss Port of Hueneme Deepening Project
The Port of Hueneme CEO, Kristin Decas, yesterday hosted Col. Kirk E. Gibbs, Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District, to discuss and review plans for deepening and beach replenishment. Earlier this year, the port and the Corps signed Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) to
San Luis Obispo Hosts Meeting on Laguna Lake Dredging
The City of San Luis Obispo will host a public meeting today regarding the Laguna Lake Dredging and Sediment Management Project. The meeting will take place from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, and will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room at Laguna Middle School in San Luis Obispo. City staff and the consultant team
Ogdensburg Harbor in Need of Dredging
During a visit to St. Lawrence County, U.S. Senator Charles E Schumer yesterday pledged his support for critical federal funds to dredge the Ogdensburg Harbor. Last dredged in 1984, the Ogdensburg Harbor is in desperate need of deepening, which will ease congestion, reduce shipping costs and unlock
Marigot Bay Harbor Tender Announced
The Government of the Collectivity of Saint Martin has launched an international tender for qualified developers interested in entering into an economic investment partnership for the development of Marigot Bay Harbor in the island’s capital. Among others, the project includes the development of som
Major Dredging Project to Take Place in Kingston
A joint venture, consisting of Jan De Nul, VINCI Construction Grands Projets and EMCC, has won the $147 million contract to extend the Port of Kingston, Jamaica. The contract covers the refurbishment, reinforcement and upgrade to seismic standards of the Port of Kingston’s 1,200 meters of quays. The
Dredging Work on Duluth-Superior Harbor Moves Ahead
Dredging operations on the Duluth-Superior Harbor, the largest harbor on the Great Lakes, are moving forward. This cleanup scheme began in July and is expected to be wrapped up by mid-November of this year, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District. The USACE awarded two contra
Seattle to Become One of the Deepest Harbors in North America
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public comment on the Seattle Harbor Navigation Improvement Project Draft Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment released yesterday. The Corps and the Port of Seattle have agreed on a tentatively selected plan of -57’ Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) for b