TasPorts has appointed Dutch Dredging Australia Pty Ltd to deliver a major maintenance dredging campaign at the Port of Devonport – one of Tasmania’s most important freight hubs. Scheduled to begin in March 2026, the dredging campaign will run for approximately 14 weeks and will see the removal and
Kingston District Council has received funding through the Thriving Regions Fund to undertake additional dredging operations at Cape Jaffa and take advantage of the dredge remaining there after recent annual works. According to the Council, the activity is expected to create a greater sand trap on t
The Government of South Australia’s Department for Environment and Water said today that Adelaide will continue to have some of the best beaches in the world with the state government unveiling plans for programs to both restore metropolitan beaches and continually address coastal erosion hotspots.
Maldives’ President, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, said that the land reclamation operations at Hulhumalé Phase III have been completed, with Giraavaru Falhu set to be the next reclamation project to reach completion. According to Muizzu, the land reclamation works for Hulhumalé Phase III have concluded with
Fiji Roads Authority (FRA) said that the coastal protection works covering 129 meters have been completed along the Holy Cross College frontage in Wairiki, Taveuni. According to the Authority, the coastal works help reduce coastal erosion and the impact of strong wave action, providing added protect
Italdraghe said that their new dredger – manufactured in Italy – was successfully launched in Fiji earlier this week. According to Italdraghe, the new cutter suction dredger (CSD) was supplied to Japan and then deployed to the Republic of Fiji, under Japan’s Grant Aid for the Economic and Social Pro
The Dampier Cargo Wharf Projects on Western Australia’s mid north coast has achieved a major milestone, with Pilbara Ports awarding the stage two contract for the Dampier Link Bridge to NRW Pty Ltd and Brady Marine and Civil Pty Ltd (NBJV). Under the contract, NBJV will design and build a new 57-met
Worley has been appointed Marine and Port Infrastructure Technical Advisor to the Westport Program – a state government led infrastructure initiative that will shape Western Australia’s future trade network. Commenting the news, Chris Ashton, Worley CEO, said: “Westport will be designed to improve c
Port of Tauranga has lodged another application under the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 for its proposed development of Stella Passage in Te Awanui Tauranga Harbor. The reapplication follows the passing of the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Act in December, which corrected a legislative drafting err
The Republic of the Philippines’ Department of Agriculture (DA) said that the proposed construction of a deepwater port in Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro, is expected to stimulate the local economy and significantly reduce food costs in the province. In a recent statement, Agriculture Secretary, F
The District Council of Robe has secured significant new coastal funding as part of a broader, staged coastal protection and adaptation program – strengthening Council’s long-term response to erosion, storm damage and climate risk. The Council has successfully secured $235,000 in Coast Protection Gr
A Douglas Shire beach will undergo rehabilitation and restoration works in 2026, with initial works scheduled to begin next week. According to the Council’s latest announcement, the southern end of Newell Beach will receive sand scraping, a process that shifts sand from lower parts of the beach to r
