The NSW Government will provide more than $273,000 in funding to construct a seawall in Lake Illawarra at Windang to protect a local reserve and properties from coastal erosion. Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward, said that the work will be managed by the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is proposing another step up in the environmental work it accelerated in 2018, by investing an extra $10.5 million on the services it delivers to the Hawke’s Bay region and $14.7 million on infrastructure and capital projects in 2021-22. The draft Long-Term Plan for 2021
High voltage switch gear which keeps the Gold Coast’s Sand Bypass System pumping is about to undergo a major upgrade, the Gold Coast Waterways Authority reports. “We’ve awarded a $1.2 million contract for the work to locally based firm, TEW Solutions,” GCWA said. “The investment is vital because the
Continued storm conditions have taken a toll on Jimmys Beach and MidCoast Council will work this week to establish a new sand buffer before the winter storm period begins. Council has continued to keep a close eye on the erosion hotspot as consistent storm conditions continued throughout summer with
The Philippines’ Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) yesterday announced that dredging work on a narrow section of the 94-kilometer Bicol River is set to begin this week. The main goal of these dredging operations is to restore the river’s natural flow rate and minimize flood risk
Moreton Bay Regional Council, Queensland, is getting ready for the next year’s Pacific Harbour dredging project. Council’s decision today means work can get underway to obtain the state government approvals required for the removal of 75,000 m3 of material from the canal bed and transport it to a pr
The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) has just presented the latest issue of their Terra et Aqua magazine. The first issue of 2021 discusses case law, mangrove habitat and seabed management. Articles in this edition are: Adverse physical conditions: Legal development and changes
The future of Hobsons Bay’s iconic coastline and marine areas is in safe hands with the release of a draft report that will guide the management of these beloved spaces over the next 10 years, Hobsons Bay City Council reports. At its Council meeting on Tuesday 9 March, they released the draft Hobson
In their first community newsletter for 2021, the Port of Townsville gave a brief update on some of the largest projects in the port’s history. “The Channel Upgrade Project is well advanced with construction of the rock wall nearing completion and dredging to start in May this year,” said Ranee Cros
The Gold Coast Waterways Authority and the City of Gold Coast are partnering to plan and develop new technologies, infrastructure and environmental management practices under a new agreement aimed at tackling climate change. As a first step under the partnership, GCWA and the City are commissioning
The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) has announced that the launch of a new award will be presented at the 2021 WEDA Dredging Summit, to be held virtually from June 14-17, 2021. Despite the necessity caused by COVID19 to hold the meeting online, the WEDA Board is proceeding with the presentation
Ocean Scientific International Ltd (OSIL) has introduced their new Multiple Corers – able to overcome the traditional difficulties associated with benthic sampling. Traditional benthic samplers such as box corers must be deployed with sufficient momentum to ensure penetration of the seabed. This cre
