Napier Port, a gateway connecting central New Zealand with the rest of the world, will host an official 6 Wharf opening on Friday, July 22, 2022. This $175 million project follows the recent completion of the 6 Wharf’s two-year dredging campaign, and is now one step closer to seeing the wharf become
Napier Port has a major project underway to build a new wharf that will support continued growth for the region and the port’s customers. The 6 Wharf development scheme – one of the biggest port construction projects in New Zealand in recent times – will reduce congestion, allow handling of larger l
The McGowan Government is investing $332 million into Mid West Ports Authority’s Port Maximisation Project, to meet increased demand for Geraldton Port services. The Port Maximisation Project will be delivered over four years, facilitating growth by allowing Mid West Ports Authority to increase trad
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has just released the latest update on the Maalhos Harbor Development Project. Breakwater profiling works are currently ongoing – at 61% completion at the moment. “We have already completed the dredging operations,” said MTCC. Overall project progres
Cassowary Coast Regional Council, QLD, is about to begin work on a Sand Nourishment Program on Dunk Island to replenish sand and rehabilitate erosion surrounding the Jetty area. According to the officials, the Council will be undertaking sand nourishment works at Dunk Island this Saturday 14 May. Wo
The Environment Protection Authority of Tasmania has concluded its assessment of a proposal by TasPorts for proposed dredging and land reclamation in Devonport. Dredging of approximately 45,900 cubic metres of material from the existing Berth 3 East pocket is proposed, with construction of an adjac
Boskalis’ business results for the first quarter of 2022 proceeded in line with expectations, the company said in its latest trading update. The Dredging & Inland Infra division’s revenue increased significantly compared to the first quarter of last year, mainly due to the activities in the bay of M
With the mobilisation of all machinery and dredging equipment at the site, dredging work in the basin of La Digue’s jetty has already started, Seychelles Ports Authority (SPA) said. According to SPA, this work is in line with the La Digue’s Port Extension Project. All safety measures such as silt sc
Fijian Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Environment, Dr Mahendra Reddy updated the Parliament today on the dredging plans for the Waidamu River in the district of Bau. Silt buildup has always been a threat to those in low-lying areas, as it creates a buildup and can cause severe flooding, thr
The second stage of works for the Hastings boat ramp is kicking along, Better Boating Victoria said. The works include 12km of dredge piping being installed to enable the dredging of the harbour and around the new ramp, and construction of a new pontoon with improved all abilities access. According
Efforts to fast track the rehabilitation of the southern part of Manila Bay are now underway following the sealing of a partnership between the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and Parañaque City. As part of its commitment under the DENR’s Adopt-a-Waterbody or Adopt-an-Estero P
Dredging works are currently in progress at Port MacDonnell Harbor to improve safety and access to the harbor, boat ramp and mooring ground, the Government of South Australia said. The project will remove a significant accumulation of sandy materials at the harbor entrance and mooring grounds as wel
