Though Rep. John Lewis was instrumental in positioning Atlanta to receive the $47.6 million TIGER grant from the federal government to initiate the Atlanta Streetcar Project, he is unable to attend the kick-off. Rep. Lewis worked closely with MARTA , Central Atlanta Progress, and the city to guide t
ITOCHU Corporation and Mitsui & Co., Ltd.announced that they have approved the pre-commitment funding for the outer harbour facility associated with the Western Australia iron ore operations, which are run as joint ventures with leading mining company, BHP Billiton (Australia & UK). The pre-commitme
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers failed to obtain a South Carolina pollution control permit for its controversial project to deepen the Savannah River, according to a lawsuit filed in state court by the Southern Environmental Law Center on behalf of Georgia and South Carolina conservation groups. “T
After over 20 years of planning and design, Phase One of The Wares Creek (Cedar Hammock) Flood Control Project in Bradenton has commenced. Transwest plans to dredge approx. 37,000 cubic yards of silt from the creek; dewater using hydrocyclone separations equpment and geotubes, and transport to local
The Philippines Ports Authority (PPA) has issued separate notices of award for P268.42-million worth of port development projects… (bworldonline) [mappress] Source: bworldonline, February 3, 2012;
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Dredging, Environmental & Marine Engineering – Company Capsule” company profile to… More info: researchandmarkets [mappress] Dredging Today Staff, February 3, 2012;
Shell Global Solutions has listed the LIQUIDYNE pump shaft seal as best practice for use with its cooling water pumps worldwide. The LIQUIDYNE is also now included in Shell’s TAMAP (Technically Accepted Manufacturers and Products) list. IHC Lagersmit, part of IHC Merwede, specialises in sealing solu
Custom made SWL 100T 1000 mm stroke Cranemaster unit has been delivered to Dredging International – Medco BV. The unit will be used to increase the lifting capacity of a TEREX crane on the Satah Al Razboot Project (SARB). Cranemaster is the registered trademark for products developed and supplied by
On 24 January 2012 Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards delivered three Cutter Suction Dredgers of its CSD 500 series to the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) in Azerbaijan. After delivery, President Ilham Aliyev and Minister of Emergency Situations Kamaladdin Heydarov examined the dredgers at the
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, announced recently that it will begin the Miami-Dade County Shore Protection project in Miami Beach. The shore protection project consists of placing sand on three areas of Miami Beach using two separate sources of material. Work for the proje
St. Joseph Harbor is now in good shape, officials say. After weeks of waiting for the funds and good weather, dredging of the Saint Joseph Harbor was completed last month. “We look good right now. The water depths are good. If we lose more water depth that reduces how much clearance the boats have t
The P41-million amphibious excavator purchased by the local government to dig up silt materials in Rio Grande de Mindanao River and other… (zambotimes) [mappress] Source: zambotimes, February 3, 2012;
Aberdeen-based experts Ecosse Subsea Systems are preparing to showcase their innovative subsea technology at Europe’s largest conference and exhibition for the industry. During the Subsea 2012 event at Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre (AECC) on February 8th and 9th, Ecosse Subsea Systems foun
Oldenburgischer Deichband has announced tender for the Jever area sea wall construction works. This project includes: – Increasing and strengthening works to the sea wall “Elizabeth Groden dyke” (km 0.400 to km 4.750, – Extraction of clay soil in the foreland (external Elizabeth Groden) in different
