This summer, DEME launched the second phase of capital dredging works in the access channel to the Port of Patimban, Indonesia. Their trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Brabo was mobilized to deepen a 3 km stretch to -14 m below the lowest tide level – bringing the total dredged volume to 5.5 mi
Auckland Council has confirmed 11 more shoreline adaptation plans for Tāmaki Makaurau, bringing the total to 18. Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s 3,200km of coastline has high environmental, social and cultural values as well as coastal management challenges from coastal erosion, flooding and ongoing sea-
Last week, Laguna Governor Sol Aragones called for a long-term, province-wide master plan for drainage and flood control systems, citing the escalating threats from stronger typhoons, the Philippine News Agency said. Provincial Information Officer Danilo Lucas said that during a meeting at the gover
Port of Auckland kicked off the construction of its Bledisloe North wharf with a blessing event today. Attended by Prime Minister Luxon and Minister Bishop, the milestone event celebrated the start of nearly $200m of developments to make the port big ship capable and support the cruise tourism indus
The Queensland Government has directed the Coordinator-General to undertake the emergency dredging works at Bribie Island following expert recommendations and community feedback gathered during recent consultation. The works will restore Bribie Island’s northern tip and protect the Pumicestone Passa
An additional 45,000m3 of external sand will be delivered throughout spring to further protect areas of Adelaide’s metro coastline from erosion and ensure there are sandy beaches ahead of summer. Up to 30,000m3 will be delivered to West Beach and up to 15,000m3 to Henley Beach South, announced the E
Ahead of the Grand Final long weekend, the East Gippsland Shire has dredged the Bastion Point boat ramp to improve boating access for locals and visitors. According to Better Boating Victoria (BBV), contractors removed around 1450 cubic meters of sand, which was left to dry then moved up the beach.
The Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) initiated land reclamation works in Th. Vilufushi this morning. The agreement to develop and operate an airport in Vilufushi was signed by Finance Minister Moosa Zameer and MACL’s CEO Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed today. This ceremony, attended by President Dr.
President of the Republic of Maldives, Dr Mohamed Muizzu, said that 15 hectares of new land will be reclaimed for M. Naalaafushi – an area larger than the island’s current landmass. During his yesterday’s visit to the island, the President also said that land reclamation, harbor expansion, and cause
Port of Tauranga Limited today requested that its Stella Passage development resource consent application be referred by the Minister for Infrastructure to the fast-track consenting process. The application is the same as the one lodged with the Environmental Protection Authority in April this year
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) said that they will soon pursue a dredging operation at the Culasi Port in Roxas City to make it more competitive and further develop the economic potential of the seaport. “Once our seaport is developed, it means large ships will be able to dock, and it will be
Sand replenishment at Oriental Bay is set to start next week to restore Wellington’s most popular beaches 22 years on from the initial development, Wellington City Council said. The work, costing around $790,000, follows a similar process to the first replenishment in 2015, said project manager, Joe
