An innovative Noosa Council sand replenishment project is bringing back the beach at erosion-plagued Munna Point. Infrastructure Planning and Design Manager Nick Wellwood this week confirmed that the project has increased the beach profile by at least eight meters. Three 15-meter geo-fabric in-situ
Works to upgrade the Jurong Terminal Berth J10 will start tomorrow and last until March 21, 2016, according to Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). This development scheme will involve dredging, rock revetment, shore protection work, demolition and reconstruction of berth J10. Dredging wo
Cairns and Far North Environment Centre (CAFNEC) today pointed out that the recently released reef report card 2014 is not good news for the reef. With reducing land based sediment loads one of the priorities, CAFNEC is questioning how new dredging in Cairns could be even considered as an option. CA
Boskalis to Work on Markermeer Dikes Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has emerged as the best bidder for the tender to reinforce over 33 kilometers of dikes around the Markermeer lake between the towns of Hoorn and Durgerdam, the Netherlands. New Excavators for DEME Early in […]
The preparations are currently underway for the start of essential works to help restore The Entrance Beach, the Wyong Shire Council informs. The Council is receiving the first round of pipes today to Karagi Point, The Entrance North and the balance of the pipes is expected to be delivered next Frid
The eighth ICE Coastal Management conference, which was held recently in Amsterdam, brought together 220 engineers, scientists and coastal management professionals from over thirty countries across the world. The main focus of the event was on current issues, research and practical applications. Ove
The annual deepening of the Altona Safe Harbor, more commonly known as the Altona boat ramp, begins today. Hobsons Bay City Council dredges the harbor every year in order to maintain its depth and width, ensuring the safety for recreational boats that use it. According to Cherry Lake Ward Cr Jason P
This week over 300 coastal engineers, planners and scientists from around the world are meeting in Auckland for the Australasian Coasts & Ports 2015 (15 – 18 September) conference. The theme of the conference is Environomics – in recognition of the need to balance protecting the coastal environment
The Andrews Labor Government is calling for tenders to deliver a major component of the $15 million Portarlington Safe Harbor development. Member for Bellarine and Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water, Lisa Neville, said that the next stage of the development would include the construc
The Republic of Maldives’ Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure has signed a contract with the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) for the construction of Ha. Dhihdhoo channel breakwater. The Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, signed the contract agreement on
The Maroochy River dredging and beach renourishment scheme for 2015 has been completed by Neumann Contractors. The Sunshine Coast Council (SCC) required the dredging of sand within the Maroochy River. This involved the mobilization of the 450mm cutter suction dredge the “Nu Endeavour” through the Ma
Neil Lawson, in his capacity as Chairman of PIANC, hosted a member-only PIANC networking event on Thursday, 10 September, at Cardno’s Sydney office. PIANC is the global non-political and non-profit organisation providing guidance for sustainable waterborne transport infrastructure for ports and wate
