The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is planning to award a contract next month for the maintenance dredging of the Sandy Hook Channel, New York Harbor. The dredging project includes annual maintenance dredging of approximately 200,000 cubic yards of sand and gravel from the Sandy Hook Channel, with pla
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District has awarded a $399.4 million contract to Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. for the first phase of the Port of Nome Modification Project. According to the Corps, Kiewit will construct Phase 1A of the Nome Modification project – the first of four phases o
The NSW Government is delivering a major boost for maritime infrastructure, with 46 projects funded under the $23 million Boating Infrastructure for Communities Grant Program. This key program, part of the $44 million Boating Infrastructure and Dredging Scheme, will support the delivery of projects
Representatives of the Palau Government along with the U.S. Department of Defense hosted two public meetings in Peleliu and Koror states, August 12 and 14 respectively, to share information about the proposed Peleliu South Dock rehabilitation and improvement project. The public meetings provided res
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District is hosting a Virtual Industry Day in late August to provide additional information and gain feedback from industry on the upcoming Willapa Harbor Maintenance Dredging project in Washington. The Corps is seeking qualified, experienced sources capable
The Government of Queensland is fast-tracking the rapid deployment of the $20 million emergency packed to implement immediate and urgent works focused on restoring the impacts of erosion and breakthrough events on Bribie Island. The works will restore Bribie Island’s northern tip and protect the Pum
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has officially started their search to find the best qualified team to progress planning towards building of the landmass and wharf component of Roberts Bank Terminal 2—a significant step towards delivering the project. Last week, the Port Authority invited experi
Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) is currently seeking to engage a suitably qualified organization to undertake maintenance dredging of the Tweed River Entrance. Despite the jetty that collects most of the coastal sand drift, some sand still moves past the jetty and into the Tweed River entrance
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) have signed a Noncompetitive Negotiated Agreement (NNA) authorizing the use of up to four million cubic yards of sand to repair West Belle Headland following damage caused by Hurricane Zeta. Originally p
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District recently visited the Ashtabula 204 dredging site to learn more and view the dredging process including sediment placement as it occurred in Ashtabula, Ohio. Material dredged will be placed in USACE’s beneficial use project in Ashtabula’s outer harbo
The State of Louisiana, through its Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), has reached an agreement with the Louisiana Trustee Implementation Group to officially terminate the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project. The decision follows CPRA’s determination, as the Lead Implementing
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham has announced the commencement of The Continuing Authorities Program Section 204 (CAP 204) West Texas Beach Nourishment Project, which will be executed through a partnership between the Texas General Land Office (GLO), the City of Galveston and the U.S. Army
Transport for NSW is about to complete Stage 3 of the of Swansea Channel maintenance dredging work. According to latest update published by the Transport for NSW, the on-water work will wrap up this week and site pack-down by month’s end. The Government is also advancing the 10-year REF for the new
The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) is soliciting new project ideas for the development of the 2029 Coastal Master Plan, which will guide future coastal restoration and protection efforts. The Coastal Master Plan, updated every six years, serves as Louisiana’s strategic
