The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) is inviting public comments on a proposed dredging ordinance for the Highland Lakes through Friday, September 24. LCRA said that people can submit comments online or during a Wednesday, September 15, public meeting, which is 6-8 p.m. in Building A at the LCR
Siport21 engineers, in collaboration with the dredging company Jan de Nul, have presented the studies for improving the access channel of Port of Buenaventura, Colombia. On Jan de Nul request, Siport21 has carried out ship manoeuvring simulation studies to assess and optimize the basic design of the
MOTAS Dredging Solutions (MOTAS group b.v.) is the new name for APT Dredging Solutions. “As of this week, we will operate as an independent partner, with focus on servicing our customers with the development, design and construction of dredging equipment and systems,” said the IJmuiden based company
The Port of Virginia is making significant progress towards the goal to become the deepest commercial port on the U.S. East Coast. In their latest update on the project, the port said that Phase 1 of this massive dredging project is over 82% complete. “In parallel to processing record volumes in Jul
A joint submission, showcasing two projects to improve sea defences on the south coast of Kent, was recently named a finalist in the International Excellence category of the Flood & Coast Excellence Awards 2021. The Hythe Ranges Sea Defences project and the Lydd Ranges Emergency Works were carried o
New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has just released this amazing video about the Absecon Creek Channel Dredging Project. The work is designed to restore safe navigation after Superstorm Sandy caused large amounts of sediment. This video is showing more about this scheme and why dredgin
There is widespread support for action to address Louisiana’s urgent land loss crisis through sediment diversions, Restore the Mississippi River Delta reports. According to a new poll, released yesterday by Global Strategy Group (GSG) and Environmental Defense Fund, over 80% of coastal Louisianans s
Sorensen Civil Engineering has signed a contract with the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine for the Dinish Wharf Completion Works project. The project will double the workable quay space on Dinish Island and will deliver approximately 2.2 acres of highly usable reclaimed quay storage area
With plans to start in the financial year 2022/23 and last for 2 years, this £35 million project will renew Canvey Island’s existing flood defence revetment along a 3 kilometre stretch of the Island’s southern seafront. Once completed the Island’s tidal defences will be better protected against eros
Riverside Marine, a Newstead QLD based marine company, has won the Gold Coast maintenance dredging contract in Queensland, Australia. Under the project, awarded by Gold Coast Waterways Authority, the TSHD Riverside Resolute will clear the entrance to the Seaway, replenishing the iconic beaches in th
The Government of Canada is investing a total of $50 million in the next two years to help renew 26 small craft harbours in communities along the Pacific coast. This includes $17 million in the Steveston Small Craft Harbour, $11 million in small craft harbours in the Prince Rupert area, and $22 mill
Michigan EGLE has announced a 28-day public comment period for the proposed removal of the Restrictions on Dredging Activities Beneficial Use Impairment (BUI) from the Manistique River Area of Concern (AOC). The Manistique River was declared an AOC in the mid-1980s, consistent with the Great Lakes W
Associated British Ports (ABP) has invested a further £4 million in its Port of Garston, Liverpool. To support both current and future business, the Port of Garston has increased its local workforce by 25%, invested in new equipment, and welfare facilities, and undertaken a significant dredge campai
Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise has secured $1.5 million in the Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies subcommittee bill for deepening the Port Fourchon Belle Pass Channel. According to Scalise, dredging the Port Fourchon Channel will reduce the transportation cost of servicing offsh
