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New Cutter Suction Dredger Delivered to NCDOT
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) recently took delivery of a new, fully customized cutter suction dredger. This piece of equipment, designed and built by DSC Dredge, was christened the Dredge Manteo in a ceremony held April 28, 2016, at the NCDOT State Shipyard in Manns Harbor
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (July 25-31, 2016). Royal HaskoningDHV to Design Cayman Islands Cruise Berthing Facility International engineering firm Royal HaskoningDHV has been appointed by the Cayman Islands Central Tenders Committee to prov
New Investments in Minutemen Causeway Improvements
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has awarded nearly $7 million in funding for improvements to the Minutemen Causeway in Brevard County’s Cocoa Beach. These improvement projects will help protect the health of the Indian River Lagoon by reducing nutrients and treating stormwater run
Deal Reached for West Side Container Terminal
The Port Saint John has signed a lease agreement with DP World for the operation of its container terminal. The long-term lease starts January 1, 2017 and will continue for about 30 years following completion of the Port’s expansion program. DP World will introduce new assets including the revamping
Oceanside Harbor Dredging Scheme in Full Swing
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District, has just announced the latest update on their navigational dredging project within Oceanside Harbor, CA. The contractor, CJW Construction, removed about 7,000 cubic yards of material from the harbor’s entrance channels during this week, the USA
USACE Detroit District Welcomes New Commander
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, held their 54th change of command ceremony, yesterday at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial. Lt. Col. Dennis Sugrue assumed command as District Engineer of the Detroit District. As D.E., Sugrue will oversee about 400 employees and a program worth more than
HDR Expands Dam, Levees and Civil Works Practice
HDR, an Omaha based company involved in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services, has recently added three industry-recognized leaders to the dams, levees and civil works practice. They are Dan Osmun, national technical adviser for dam safety and risk, and Jeff Allen, natio
HHI Update: Sea Pines South Beach Work Underway
In its latest update on their 2016 Beach Nourishment Project, the Town of Hilton Head Island said that the beach area between Tower Beach and Belted Kingfisher Lane is currently restricted for beach renourishment construction. As a result of the progress made to date, the town and its contractor Wee
IDNR: New Approach to Shoreline Management
For decades, North Shore communities have managed their respective shorelines independently, and have suffered the economic and environmental challenges of individual approaches to the protection of a shared resource. Communities and public landowners need to work together as a region to manage the
Oswego Harbor Dredging Project Completed
Several leaders, including Congressman John Katko, Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow along with representatives from Senator Chuck Schumer’s office, gathered yesterday to celebrate the completion of the Oswego Harbor dredging project. After five weeks of work, this nearly $1 million worth dredging project w
Importance of Anclote River Dredging Highlighted
Congressman Gus Bilirakis and the entire Greater Tampa Congressional Delegation wrote a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers earlier this month supporting funding for the Anclote River dredging project. Silt has built up on the riverbed preventing many boat operators from navigating the river and o
Low-Water Inspection Trip on Mississippi River Next Month
The Mississippi River Commission will conduct its annual low-water inspection trip on the Mississippi River from August 8-19, 2016. Seven public meetings have been scheduled aboard the Motor Vessel MISSISSIPPI in selected towns along the river so commission members have the opportunity to meet with