The NSW Government is delivering a major boost for maritime infrastructure, with 46 projects funded under the $23 million Boating Infrastructure for Communities Grant Program. This key program, part of the $44 million Boating Infrastructure and Dredging Scheme, will support the delivery of projects
The Albanese Government, through the Disaster Ready Fund (DRF), is investing more than $7.5 million in four projects along the Moreton Bay coast to protect communities from the increasing impact of coastal inundation as experienced through events like Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The projects are being
The City of Gold Coast has engaged Rohde Nielsen to undertake emergency nearshore beach nourishment through offshore dredging and subsequential placement along vulnerable sections of the coast. The city is using hopper dredger Trud-R to place sand across the beaches of Surfers Paradise and Main Beac
The Whanganui Port said that the trailer suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Kawatiri arrived yesterday, all the way from the West Coast, on loan from Buller District Council. Dredging work along Wharf 1 is set to begin today. “From Monday, the Wharf Street boat ramp will be closed temporarily to allow fo
Representatives of the Palau Government along with the U.S. Department of Defense hosted two public meetings in Peleliu and Koror states, August 12 and 14 respectively, to share information about the proposed Peleliu South Dock rehabilitation and improvement project. The public meetings provided res
The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has won a contract for land reclamation works in B. Hithaadhoo, valued at MVR 137 million ($8.9 million). The agreement was signed yesterday, during President Mohamed Muizzu’s visit to Baa Atoll. MTCC Managing Director, Ahmed Saudy, signed the co
Dredging works continue across key channels to improve navigation and water flow in the Myall River system. Myall River dredging project includes removal of 100,000m³ of sand from key waterways in the Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens area, including the Lower Myall River, Corrie Channel, and Eastern Chann
The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has won a land reclamation contract for the planned Thulhaadhoo Airport. The contract, valued at MVR 570 million ($37 million), was signed between the Ministry of Construction and Infrastructure and MTCC yesterday. According to MTCC, the project
Mid West Ports Authority (MWPA) will later this month begin a routine maintenance dredging project at Geraldton’s Fishing Boat Harbor (FBH) to remove naturally accumulated sediment. Dredging is essential to ensure safe vessel access and to support the continued operation of this important marine hub
The City of Newcastle (NSW) has been working on a long-term plan to manage the coastline between Nobbys Headland and Glenrock Lagoon, collectively known as the Southern Beaches. Now, the city is sharing the shortlisted strategies being considered to help protect places like Merewether, Dixon Park an
Dredging International, a major operating company of DEME Group, recently secured work in Port Hedland in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. According to the Maritime Union of Australia – WA branch, the hopper dredger Nile River is expected to undertake this project sometime in September. It i
The Philippines’ Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said that dredging works on creeks and waterways in Valenzuela City and Bulacan are non-stop to mitigate flooding in the area. Secretary Dizon said that the continuous cleaning and dredging of the Paso de Blas creek in Valenzuela City is in line
