Hopper dredger Albatros will once again clear the channel of sediment, which builds up over time, so boats can continue to move through the Napier Port safely. The dredge ship threequarters of the length of a rugby field will be clearing shallow spots in the inner harbour channel over the next few w
The NSW Government is investing $3 million to restore the breakwater at Reid’s Reserve, Swansea Heads. In 2020, severe storms caused significant coastal erosion and damage to the breakwater, which exposed underlying asbestos material. This crucial upgrade, a promise from the 2024-25 budget, is set t
Fiji Government and Hall Contracting recently signed a contract for the dredging of the Ba River. According to the Minister Maciu Nalumisa, the government has engaged Hall Contracting to undertake dredging operations in the Ba River as part of their initiative to improve the management of the flood
MidCoast Council is continuing to advocate for a long-term solution to the sand shoaling at the entrance to Wallis Lake, Forster. A major sand shoal, caused by the impact of the breakwall and associated tidal currents, has rapidly pushed further into the lake. According to the Council, this has impa
Ipswich City Council (QLD) is about to begin works to restore the sediment basin at Robelle Domain in Springfield Central after repeated flooding caused large volumes of sediment to build up over time. From Monday 19 August, contractors will dredge the basin and remove about 500 truckloads of sedime
MidCoast Council is continuing to renourish the sand on Jimmys Beach from the Winda Woppa stockpile in order to provide a temporary buffer that provides a level of protection for the public infrastructure threatened by coastal erosion. This practice that has been underway for more than 40 years. Oth
Ocean Reef Marina Breakwaters project from WA Limestone and Italia Stone Group Joint Venture has been nominated as the finalist for the 2024 WA Earth Award. DevelopmentWA engaged the JV to construct the breakwater and revetment structures with a combined length of 2km of seawall and 1km of revetment
On behalf of the Southern Ports, Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger ‘Modi R’ was once again contracted to conduct maintenance dredging of the Port of Bunbury, Western Australia. The dredging campaign, second in 2024, is scheduled to commence today, August 15, with an expected completion date before the
Boskalis released its half-year figures 2024 this morning, saying that they achieved a historically high result after busy and good first half year. Commenting the results, Peter Berdowski, CEO Boskalis, said: “Financially, the past six months have been the most successful we have achieved in Boskal
The Philippines’ Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed two slope protection structures along Agno River to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents, livelihood and properties in Barangay Bogaoan and Barangay Guelew, San Carlos City, Pangasinan. The construction of the
Skippers navigating Casuarina Boat Harbour will need to take extra care as dredging begins in preparation for the construction of a new 460 meter northern breakwater – the centerpiece of Transforming Bunbury’s Waterfront (TBW). Department of Transport (DoT) Project Director Anthony Wilson said that
The land reclamation and coastal protection program in Addu City, funded under the Exim Bank of India’s Line of Credit, has been completed and handed over to the Maldivian government. The completion ceremony was inaugurated by the Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister
