The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) conducted dredging along the Abra River recently to divert more irrigation water to the intake of the Abra River Irrigation System (ARIS) in barangay Bumagcat in Tayum. Dredging was necessary because the river portion near the ARIS intake was heavily silt
The City of Moreton Bay is getting ready to clear built-up sediment from some of the Newport’s most important waterways. According to the City’s latest announcement, the maintenance dredging is now scheduled to begin in November 2025 and will continue for about five months, depending on weather and
The Whanganui Port will temporarily close the Wharf Street boat ramp for a period of approximately two weeks from mid-August through to 31 August. This is to allow essential dredging work to proceed at pace in the Whanganui Port basin. “Weather and conditions permitting, dredging will take place sev
MidCoast Council is about to start sand renourishment of Jimmys Beach in the following days to reduce the risks associated with coastal erosion in the area. MidCoast Council’s Director of Engineering and Infrastructure Services, Robert Scott, said that the sand buffer which provides temporary protec
Hastings District Council (HDC) has just released a very interesting video about the Te Awanga Ecoreef coastal protection project. HDC said that this new, innovative coastal protection system in the area is now complete. More info in the video:
The Lions Weir dredging project officially started last week, the Shire of Boddington said. The opening began with a Welcome to Country from local Traditional Owner Debbie Thorne, followed by a smoking ceremony led by Wayne Ninnyette. Members of the Lions Weir Project Reference Group, Peel Harvey Ca
Revetment rock is being installed along the Bass Street Foreshore in Victoria Point to help manage ongoing coastal erosion, Redland City Council said. According to the council, these large rocks are placed strategically to absorb wave energy, which slows erosion and helps protect nearby land and inf
The Government of Queensland is fast-tracking the rapid deployment of the $20 million emergency packed to implement immediate and urgent works focused on restoring the impacts of erosion and breakthrough events on Bribie Island. The works will restore Bribie Island’s northern tip and protect the Pum
Eurobodalla Shire Council is gearing up to start work on a new coastal protection structure at the eastern end of Long Beach. “The final plans are now complete, and we’re just waiting on the last few approvals before construction begins,” the council said. “Large sandbags are currently in place alon
Maritime Safety Queensland is kicking off beach replenishment works across the Port Douglas shire region, an important project to help restore beaches in the area. From early August to late September 2025, around 45,000m³ of sand will be reused from the Killaloe dredge facility to top up local beach
The City of Gold Coast, QLD, is continuing its long-term commitment to protect the local beaches with the annual dredging beginning at Tallebudgera Creek this week. This dredging is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to combat beach erosion and protect community infrastructure by pumping approximate
Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) is currently seeking to engage a suitably qualified organization to undertake maintenance dredging of the Tweed River Entrance. Despite the jetty that collects most of the coastal sand drift, some sand still moves past the jetty and into the Tweed River entrance
