The City of Newcastle (NSW) has been working on a long-term plan to manage the coastline between Nobbys Headland and Glenrock Lagoon, collectively known as the Southern Beaches. Now, the city is sharing the shortlisted strategies being considered to help protect places like Merewether, Dixon Park an
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently finalized a Chief’s Report for the Town of Surf City Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) project, marking a major milestone in ongoing efforts to protect the community and its coastline. The CSRM project is a joint effort between the Town of Surf City (NC)
The USACE Philadelphia District has awarded an $8.1 contract to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company (GLDD) for dredging and beachfill along the north shore of the Indian River Inlet in Sussex County, Delaware. The contract calls for dredging approximately 550,000 cubic yards of sand from the ebb shoal
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp. (GLDD) from LLC, Houston, Texas, has won an $8,7 million firm-fixed-price contract for a beach renourishment work in Delaware. Bids for this job were solicited via the internet with three received, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) said. Work will be performed at t
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) is awarding more than $9.3 million for five projects in coastal North Carolina for beach and dune renourishment. “The coastline is one of our state’s natural treasures and serves as the livelihood of many communities in
MidCoast Council is about to start sand renourishment of Jimmys Beach in the following days to reduce the risks associated with coastal erosion in the area. MidCoast Council’s Director of Engineering and Infrastructure Services, Robert Scott, said that the sand buffer which provides temporary protec
Maritime Safety Queensland is kicking off beach replenishment works across the Port Douglas shire region, an important project to help restore beaches in the area. From early August to late September 2025, around 45,000m³ of sand will be reused from the Killaloe dredge facility to top up local beach
The City of Gold Coast, QLD, is continuing its long-term commitment to protect the local beaches with the annual dredging beginning at Tallebudgera Creek this week. This dredging is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to combat beach erosion and protect community infrastructure by pumping approximate
St Francis Property Owners Association (SFPO), South Africa, has announced that preparations are underway for the Long Term Coastal Protection Scheme (LTCPS). The scheme will dredge sand from the Sand River Delta and other priority areas on The Kromme to various discharge points along the beachfront
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District recently released solicitation for the Hutchinson Island Shore Protection Project in Florida. According to the Corps, project work includes construction of a dune and beach berm in two segments within the approximately 4 miles of the Martin Cou
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
Annual sand recycling at Glenelg Beach is nearing the halfway point with work on the northern side of the jetty to finish next Friday, August 1. Over the following two weeks, the contractors will decommission the northern site and move the equipment to the southern side of the jetty with pumping to
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District is gathering information to define issues and concerns that will be addressed in an analysis to be prepared in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document for the nourishment of the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) shoreline
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
