Kystdirektoratet has invited tenders for dredging works to provide sea defence improvements and beach replenishment at Lemvig area. The contract includes abstraction and delivery of ca. 3.7 million. m3 of sand in 2012 and 2013 in several sections of Jutland’s west coast: – The sand must be abstracte
The government has allocated RM52 million for Phase Two of the Sibu Flood Mitigation Project… (nst) [mappress] Source: nst, January 6, 2012;
Just like the roads in the Wilmington area, the Cape Fear River needs some regular work to keep traffic flowing. That’s what’s going on now… By Cliff Pyron (wwaytv3) [mappress] Source: wwaytv3, January 6, 2012;
A new generation of massive cargo ships is prompting a number of engineering challenges for port operators… (knovel) [mappress] Source: knovel, January 6, 2012; Image: pancanal
Portugal’s government has set aside €103 million to invest in the Algarve in 2012, but several key projects have been suspended, including… (theportugalnews) [mappress] Source: theportugalnews, January 6, 2012;
The Florida Supreme Court has upheld a $20 million beach renourishment project in Okaloosa County… (weartv) [mappress] Source: weartv, January 6, 2012;
The Port de Calais has announced tender for the quay wall construction works at the port area. The project includes rebuilding the quay wall of terminal 7. The contract is divided into 2 lots: Lot 1: Civil engineering works to reinforce the groundworks and sea defences; Lot 2: Dredging to reinforce
Kystverket Nordland has invited tenders for dredging works at Kabelvåg area. The project includes deepening 5 areas numbered from Part 2 to Part 6. Area Part 3 is situated west of Åramsundet lighthouse and areas Parts 2, 4, 5 and 6 are north of Åramsundet lighthouse in Vanylven municipality, Møre &
Sjöfartsverket has announced tender for dredging works at the Port of Gavle. The work mainly consists of dredging approximately 4.1 million cubic metres of soil and clay at the entrance into the Port of Gavle, including the demolition of a lighthouse F4. Design and construction of one or two new bea
Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC) has welcomed the release of the report from the Independent Scientific Panel, chaired by Dr Ian Poiner. GPC notes the comments by the chair of the scientific panel Dr Ian Poiner that the independent panel could not find fault with the water quality monitoring progra
The commercial shipping industry could be up and running again by the end of the week. Dredging contractors are on hand in the St. Joseph… By Ryan Klund (abc57) [mappress] Source: abc57, January 6, 2012;
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division, releases the Final Annual Operating Plan yesterday. ‘The Final Annual Operating Plan for 2012 addresses a number of the concerns expressed by stakeholders at the fall public meetings including an emphasis on flood risk reduction and improved c
Congressman Pete Visclosky announced federal funding to fight flooding, promote economic development, and preserve vital natural resources throughout Northwest Indiana. The Little Calumet River Flood Control and Recreational Project is receiving $7,100,000, which will be used to continue constructio
Maryport’s fishing industry will disappear within a year if the Elizabeth Dock is not dredged urgently, it is claimed… (timesandstar) [mappress] Source: timesandstar, January 6, 2012;
