To reduce the risk of flooding for communities in Tonbridge and Hildenborough in Kent, England, the Environment Agency is working on a project that will increase the storage capacity of the existing Leigh flood storage area (FSA). Works will also include the construction of an embankment in Hildenbo
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District’s Dredge Goetz crew recently kicked off the 2021 dredging season to help ensure the Mississippi River navigation channel remains open for safe, reliable commerce. The channel provides a safe, reliable, cost-effective and environmentally sustainable
The £350 million Aberdeen South Harbour expansion scheme — the largest marine infrastructure project currently underway in the UK — is entering its final stage with only a couple of months to go until the work is done. When full finished by the end of 2021, the Dunnottar Quay is to be the 400 meter
Coastal municipalities in New Jersey would get more help from the state for projects protecting the beaches and property from storm damage under legislation sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean and cleared yesterday by the New Jersey Senate. Kean’s bill, S-1071, increases from $25 million
In 2011 the Dutch government started a pilot project named the Sand Motor. An artificial sandbank, a significant boost for innovative coastline maintenance and a perfect example of Building with Nature. The Sand Motor is a peninsula in front of the Delfland coast that was constructed by depositing 2
A solution to the coastal erosion issues plaguing Stockton is significantly closer to being realised with work carried out by NSW Government scientists identifying three sources of offshore sand for beach renourishment. Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for resources, John Barilaro, today anno
PhilaPort has been selected by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to receive a $49 million grant from the 2021 Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) program. The grant funds will be used to provide gap funding for the development of a $130 million new multi-use berth at Southport.
The naming ceremonies have been held for two hybrid water injection vessels – Maas and Mersey. The event took place yesterday at the Van Oord head office jetty in Rotterdam. Ms Karin Schinagl, wife of Managing Director Netherlands Ronald Schinagl, named the vessel Maas. Ms Karien van Oord performed
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has signed a contract with Maldives’ Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (MNPHI) towards implementation of the Ha. Hoarafushi Airport Coastal Protection Project. MTCC CEO, Adam Azim, signed the deal on behalf of the company and
Okskaya Shipyard (Navashino, Nizhny Novgorod Region) yesterday held a ceremonial keel-laying of a large hydrographic ship of Project 19920 for the Hydrographic Service of RF Navy. Large hydrographic ships of Project 19920 are multifunctional in their class and have a wide range of capabilities for h
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council said that the dredging of Clive River will next occur in 2022. According to Group Manager Asset Management, Chris Dolley, the Regional Council is currently seeking resource consent for the Clive River dredging from the Regulatory Team – the consenting authority. “Our eng
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan yesterday announced $13.5 million in Waterway Improvement Fund grants for Fiscal Year 2022 to enhance and improve public boating access, facilities, and navigation throughout the state. The announcement – coming during the fourth day of the governor’s tour of the Easter
Land & Water will be carrying out a range of dredging works in Kent and South London (KSL) from September onwards to ensure the River Medway remains navigable to boats and floating craft, the company just announced. Working downstream of Sluice Weir to Branbridges Road on the river in Kent, Land & W
JULONG Environment Technology has successfully delivered one set multifunctional workboat to the Niger River in Mali. The project for the economic and environmental rehabilitation of the Niger River in Mali (PREEFN) is an initiation of the Government of Mali for improving the navigability of the Nig
