Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company is about to begin work on the long-awaited Ocean County (NJ) beach nourishment project. According to the local officials, GLDD’ hopper dredges have arrived off the coast of Ocean County and are now waiting for weather to clear before they can start dredging and beac
The USACE Philadelphia District has just released a couple of photos from the recently completed beach nourishment work on Absecon Island (Atlantic City and Ventnor), NJ. This project, conducted by Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company (GLDD), is vital for storm protection, beach preservation and mainta
After several months of hard work, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is about to successfully complete the first phase of Indian River Inlet emergency dredging and beach nourishment project. The dredging and beachfill of the north side of the Indian River
Sand placement operations for the Navarre Beach Restoration Project are now complete and dune planting work is moving ahead, Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners said. “This portion of the beach restoration project will be done during daylight hours from sunrise to sunset each day and is
The first full-scale beach nourishment of the Mexico Beach shoreline is in full swing, according to the Community Development Council. This is a very important storm protection project for Mexico Beach that has taken years of hard work and planning to make happen. In fact, the Mexico Beach Community
Following a pause during the summer holidays, preparations to recommence beach replenishment at West Beach will begin the week of February 17, with the first deliveries of sand expected on February 24. By adding sand where it’s needed most, the South Australia Department for Environment and Water he
The Town of Hillsboro Beach (FL) is currently working on a beach nourishment project that will restore the eroded beach at the City. Wind, waves, and currents continually supply and remove sand from the beach. Erosion occurs when these forces remove more sand than they supply. To reverse the effects
Town of Dauphin Island (AL) has proposed to dredge waterbottoms and discharge material in association with beach and dune restoration activities within the Town. The purpose of the project is to improve beach/dune habitat, protect infrastructure, reduce island overwashing and provide a recreational
A major beach restoration project is moving ahead in Oyster Bay. Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Lou Imbroto, Councilwoman Vicki Walsh and Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato recently met with representatives from state and federal government to oversee work being done at TOBAY
Phase II of the City of Sanibel’s beach renourishment project has been successfully completed at Lighthouse Beach Park. According to the City, the crews have placed over 100,000 tons of sand to strengthen the beach coastline and protect the Sanibel Lighthouse. The project is part of the larger beach
The Town of Palm Beach (FL), partnering with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will this month begin work on a sand placement project on the island’s north end. This stage of the Town’s overall Coastal Management Plan includes dredging operations in Palm Beach Harbor. The project will dredge around
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham yesterday celebrated the completion of the largest beach nourishment project in Texas – the McFaddin Beach Nourishment and Dune Restoration Project Phase II, which encompasses 14.5 miles of restored dunes and beaches. Situated on the Texas Chenier Plain in Jef
The Sebastian Inlet District (FL) has released the latest update about the ongoing dredging and beach nourishment project. According to the District, ATL Diversified (ATL) has completed about 20 percent of the Upland Truck Hauling and Beach Placement phase of the project (based on volume). During th
During the past week, crews on the Navarre Beach Restoration Project continued filling within the fourth and final segment of the project. According to the Santa Rosa County (FL), the hopper dredge Glenn Edwards made significant progress despite last week’s snowstorm. The contractor will likely comp
