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USACE Halts Gateway Pacific Terminal Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, has halted Gateway Pacific Terminal permitting process following careful evaluation of the project. After taking in consideration all the information available on the project, Seattle District Commander Col. John Buck has determined that the potent
Springbank Project on the Table
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (AT) is seeking comments from the public for the proposed Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir Project and its potential effects on the environment. The Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir project on the Elbow River is a flood mitigation infrastructure designed to
Washington Delegation Tours Panama Canal Expansion
After leading a two-day fact-finding mission to the Panama Canal, aimed at learning more about how the canal expansion program will affect Washington trade, jobs and port competitiveness, Senator Pam Roach has returned to Washington. She returned with an urgent warning for her fellow lawmakers: “We’
HKND Group Meets with Nicaraguan Chamber of Construction
Chief Project Advisor of HKND Group, Bill Wild, met in late April with the Nicaraguan Chamber of Construction (CNC) in Managua, presenting latest developments of the Nicaragua Grand Canal Project and cooperation opportunities for the local companies. Over 30 representatives from members companies in
Naples Hosts Press Conference on Clam Pass Dredging Project
District 2 Collier County Commissioner Georgia Hiller will hold a press conference on Wednesday, May 11, in Naples, Florida, following the completion of the Clam Pass dredging project. The Clam Pass dredging project, which was completed Monday, removed approximately 19,000 cubic yards of sand from t
City of Renton to Dredge Lower Cedar River
The City of Renton (WA) is working on a project that will dredge 1.25-mile stretch of the lower Cedar River this summer, reducing the risk of seasonal flooding in the area. The city has selected the Coast and Harbor Engineering (CHE) team to assist with planning, permitting, developing plans and spe
Humboldt Bay Harbor Entrance Requires Dredging
Emergency dredging of the Humboldt Bay Harbor entrance is scheduled to begin May 20, 2016, according to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. The project will take 25-35 days of work to restore the entrance to 48’ deep. Sheriff Mike Downey has advised the public of the dangerous conditions near the
USACE Completes Ashtabula Harbor Breakwater Repairs
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District Biologists, together with the Floating Plant Crew, were at the Ashtabula Harbor east breakwater, May 4, repairing storm-damaged common tern (Sterna hirundo) habitat. The common tern habitat was constructed two years ago in an effort to establish an
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (May 2 – May 8, 2016). TSHD Inai Kenanga Electrical Installations Completed Bakker Sliedrecht has just completed the electrical installations works on the trailing suction hopper dredger Inai Kenanga. HKIA Land
‘Dredged Material: Make It Your Business’ in Elyria
Lorain County Community College, located in the city of Elyria, Ohio, will host “Dredged Material: Make It Your Business – Digging Up Ideas Workshop” on May 11. Each year, harbors on Ohio’s north shore must be dredged to keep the shipping channels open so commodities/vessels can move in and out of t
VIDEO: Installation of Cofferdam on the Savannah River
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, has just released this video about the installation of a cofferdam on the bank of the Savannah River. Workers are installing the cofferdam as part of what will become the foundation for a series of Speece cones. The cones, which are part of the di
Long Beach Island Beachfill Scheme Resumes
A $138 million USACE’s project to construct beaches and dunes on Long Beach Island, which was temporarily suspended over the winter, has resumed, according to the NJ Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin. Three dredges are currently pumping sand in the Borough of Beach Haven