The Gold Coast’s multibillion-dollar tourism, recreational and marine industries depend heavily on access through the Gold Coast Seaway. That’s why the Gold Coast Waterways Authority (GCWA) has commenced a project that will see between 20,000–30,000 cubic metres of material removed from a sand shoal
The Louisiana Legislature has unanimously passed the 2023 Coastal Master Plan and the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Plan, according to the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA). The projects identified in the 2023 Coastal Master Plan will restore and maintain over 300 square miles of Louisia
The Dredge Jadwin departed Vicksburg Harbor yesterday morning to begin the 2023 dredging season. The Vicksburg District Commander Col. Christopher Klein attended the annual crew breakfast and awarded commander’s coins to personnel who assisted last year’s stellar season. These efforts included detai
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District has announced the recent completion of dredging in five south shore inlets. According to the Corps, the projects have all been dual-purposed, restoring safe depths for navigation, and beneficially using all dredged sands for coastal storm risk resi
Manson Construction Co. has won a $49 million contract from the Army Corps of Engineers for dredging services in Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida. According to the Mobile District, the contract calls for a 30” pipeline dredge and attendant plant to be used for maintaining harbors, rivers, waterways
Ten South Australian councils and six community groups will receive almost $1.1 million to help them undertake coastal protection projects. The projects include building coastal protection structures, studies to assess hazards, beach replenishment and planning for flood emergencies. Coast Protection
Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), along with local and state officials, have celebrated the completion of the largest ridge and marsh restoration effort in Louisiana – the Spanish Pass Project. “We’re standing on what was once open water and is now nearly 2,000 acres of
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and local elected officials recently announced the execution of Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) for the Encinitas-Solana Beach Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Project. The Encinitas-Solana Beach Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Project, involves placing 700,000 cubi
Later this month, the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) will have a webinar talking about the “Three Decades of Experience with Beneficial Use of Dredged Material in New Jersey”. The State of New Jersey boasts one of the most extensive maritime transportation systems in the country with over 600 n
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District will host a hybrid virtual community information meeting Wednesday, May 17 (5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time) for anyone interested in learning about the Port of Nome Modification Project. The purpose of this event is to provide a general projec
The City of Marquette (MI) has applied to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, for a permit to perform dredging and dredged material placement in Lake Superior. According to the Corps, the applicant proposes to mechanically dredge approximately 24,953 cubic yards of material from a 75
The Adelaide Beach Management Review is well underway following the appointment of community engagement specialists URPS, the company responsible for community engagement supported by DEW’s project manager Chris Newby. Coastal science and engineering specialists Bluecoast Consulting Engineers will b
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District has released the Draft Integrated Feasibility Study and Environmental Assessment for the St. Johns County, FL Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study (Ponte Vedra Beach). The purpose of this three-year study is to address coastal storm
Significant progress has been confirmed on the Greencastle Breakwater project with Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue approving the foreshore lease for the project and Donegal County Council confirming the appointment of Foyle & Marine Dredging as contractor for the project. Next steps for the
