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FDEP Investigates Carlin Park Sand Quality
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has collected samples to determine if the sand used for the Carlin Park, Jupiter, FL, beach renourishment project is in compliance with FDEP permit requirements. In correspondence to FDEP, Reef Rescue raised concerns that the quality of both
HG&E Seeks Corps Permit for Holyoke Plan
The Holyoke Gas and Electric Department (HG&E) is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, to conduct work in waters of the U.S. in conjunction with the building of the Hadley Falls Station Downstream Fish Passage Project in Holyoke, Mass. The Holyoke Gas and Ele
Conway Cleanup Projects Make Progress
In a report provided to conservation groups pursuant to their settlement agreement with Santee Cooper, the utility reported that during 2014 it removed 164,000 tons of coal ash from its unlined lagoons at its Grainger facility on the Waccamaw River in Conway, South Carolina. At its rate of coal ash
Memaloose Dredging Program Begins
The Memaloose Point dredging project has officially started, announced Tillamook County Parks Department. At the January 8th meeting, the board approved a grant to Tillamook County to dredge Memaloose Point Boat Launch. This facility has been dredged numerous times in the past and Tillamook County a
UK’s Event on Contaminated Sediments Starts Next Week
CIRIA, the construction industry research and information association, and Central Dredging Association (CEDA) will next Wednesday, February 4th, hold the Risk Assessment and Management of Contaminated Sediments event in London. The event will examine how the risks of contaminated sediments in UK co
New Expert to Steer Future of North West Canals
A leading urban regeneration specialist, with strong links to the North West of England, has been appointed to chair the North West Partnership, announced the Canal and River Trust. Bob Pointing will take on the voluntary leadership role with the charity this month and chair his first bi-monthly par
EU Backs Development of Northern Adriatic Ports
The EU’s TEN-T Programme will back with almost €3 million studies on a better connection between the northern Adriatic ports and the main rail and inland waterways networks in the region. The studies will focus on improving the hinterland access of the sea ports of Trieste, Venice (Italy), Koper (Sl
Hulhumale Phase II Reclamation Kicks Off
DEME’s Dredging International has started the land reclamation works of the Phase II project on the Maldives island Hulhumalé. The project will add another 240 ha of new land to the island. The works include borrowing offshore sand and pumping it ashore. The required volume, around 6 million m³ of s
GPA: Growth in All Cargo Sectors
The Georgia Ports Authority ended 2014 with growth in all cargo sectors, including a 10.2 percent increase in twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) and a 7.4 percent increase in total tonnage. “Our deepwater ports are powerful economic engines for the state of Georgia and the nation,” said G
USACE: Partnering Meeting Set for February 12
The public is invited to attend a “Partnering Meeting” sponsored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District, on February 12, 2015, in Blytheville, Arkansas. The meeting topics will include an overview of the Memphis District’s work in this region, updates on the Levee Safety Program, Miss
COSCO Piraeus Pier III Inaugurated
The official inauguration ceremony for the expansion of Pier III of COSCO Piraeus Container Terminal (PCT) was successfully organized on Thursday, January 22nd 2015. The inauguration was attended by Mr. Zou Xiaoli, Chinese Ambassador to Greece and Prime Minister Antonis Samaras of Greece. Executive
‘Dredging and Port Expansion’ Starts Tomorrow
Now in its 4th year, the Dredging and Port Expansion Africa event, taking place from 27–29 January 2015, will be held in Durban, South Africa. “Africa’s leading event will focus on partnerships for new projects, port accessibility and congestion management will provide you with strategies on how to
VIDEO: Mystic River FNP Dredging
Mystic River Federal Navigation Project in Groton and Stonington, Conn., is being performed by Cashman Dredging and Marine Contracting Company, LLC, of Quincy, Mass. The Mystic River FNP consists of: a 15-foot channel, 125 feet from the Sound up to the railroad bridge, then 100 feet wide up to highw
Picture of the Day: Grantham Canal Dredge
Land and Water Services were commissioned to undertake dredging works to a 2.5km section of the Grantham Canal from Bridge 54 at Redmile towards Bridge 51, at Jericho Lane. The silt removed was analysed as non-hazardous and was removed using an amphibious excavator and transported up the canal using