Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) said that dredging and land reclamation operations for the new Nilandhoo Airport are progressing with 58% completion. In addition, sand bund wall works are also moving ahead with 78% completion. Under the project, an area of 42.6 hectares of land wil
Sunshine Coast Council will begin beach replenishment campaign in Maroochydore from June 2025. This work is usually done every two years, but due to the current condition of the beach, the Council has decided to bring it forward and start earlier than planned. “While this campaign won’t restore sand
The Allan Labor Government is helping Victorians get out and enjoy the great outdoors with more major boat ramp upgrades and a brand-new launching point for recreational boaters, Minister for Outdoor Recreation Steve Dimopoulos said. Recently, Dimopoulos visited the Werribee South boat ramp to annou
The trailing suction hopper dredger Port Frederick has finished work in the Ettalong Channel. According to Liesl Tesch, Member of NSW Parliament, the 2025 Ettalong Channel dredging program was completed in record time. “This dredging program has been completed in record time. Just over a month since
Dredging works are underway in the vicinity of Seatrium Benoi Yard at Quay 2, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said. The operations are being conducted with a clamshell dredger. The spoils will be loaded into flat top barges deployed next to the dredger. Also, dredging will be carried
Fremantle Ports said that they will start maintenance dredging of the Inner Harbor on June 23 to remove sediments that have accumulated since capital dredging in 2010. A total dredge volume of 10,000m3 will be removed and disposed of north of Gage Roads N6 Anchorage. The trailer suction hopper dredg
Dredge Yard’s new cutter suction dredger ECO300 was launched in Sri Lanka recently. According to the company, this project highlighted the strength of international cooperation and the reliability of their modular dredging solutions. “The CSD300, known for its compact design and powerful dredging ca
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has allocated Php410 million ($7.1 million) for the expansion and modernization of Amandayehan Port in Basey, Samar. The port now serves as alternate gateway to San Juanico Bridge, closed to vehicles exceeding the 3-ton gross weight limit since mid-May. “These in
Work to remove silt and sand from the Ba River in Fiji is now complete. According to the Minister for Agriculture and Waterways, Vatimi Rayalu, this will help stop the river from flooding during heavy rain and protect Ba Town and nearby villages and farms. The dredging was done by Hall Contracting,
The Department of Environment, in partnership with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and with support from the Global Environment Facility (GEF), launched the Ridge to Reef (R2R) Project Phase II and opened the Vava’u inception workshop, this morning. The event marks a significant step i
Earlier this week, the District Council of Tumby Bay (SA) announced that site establishment works are nearing completion at the Port Neill Boat Ramp. According to the Council, dredging operations are anticipated to commence by this week, subject to suitable weather and tidal conditions. This stage o
A permanent dredging solution for Swansea Channel is on track to be operational in mid-2026 after Lake Macquarie City Council awarded a $7.4 million tender to provide a dredge and sand transfer system. Australian-based Birdon Pty Ltd will provide a 12m vessel known as a Beaver 30 to undertake the wo
