Business & Finance
Sunshine Coast Beaches to Get More Sand
The Sunshine Coast Regional Council will start pumping sand onto two popular Coast beaches from early June, ensuring they are storm ready, healthy and enjoyable for summer. Division 8 Councillor O’Pray said from June 9, Council would pump over 75,000 cubic meters of sand onto Maroochydore Beach. “Th
Petition for Beach Replenishment Funding
The call to increase New Jersey beach replenishment funding to $50 million is being supported by an online petition sponsored by the Jersey Shore Partnership. The petition will be delivered to the New Jersey State House, the New Jersey State Senate and Governor Chris Christie. “The present $25 milli
PSA Panama Terminal Expansion Begins
PSA Panama International Terminal (PSA Panama) held a groundbreaking ceremony two days ago to commemorate the expansion works for Phase 2 of its container terminal located on the west bank of the Panama Canal. The ceremony was graced by the President of Panama His Excellency Juan Carlos Varela, Mr J
The Boulevarde Opens – Dredging to Follow
Great Lakes Council has just re-opened the Boulevarde at Winda Woppa after the reconstruction work was completed yesterday, allowing the road to take traffic once more. Council Manager Operations, Robert Fish said: “This work is a credit to those Council staff involved. It was completed in a quick t
Grays Harbor Deepening One Step Closer
Deepening of the Grays Harbor Navigation Channel to its fully authorized depth will begin this fall with the signing of the Project Partnership Agreement by Port of Grays Harbor Executive Director Gary Nelson, Senator Patty Murray and Colonel John G. Buck of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Port of
Roen Salvage to Dredge Duluth-Superior Harbor
Roen Salvage Company of Sturgeon Bay, Wis., has been awarded a $1.8 million contract for the dredging of Duluth/Superior Harbor. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, and includes removing of approximately 150,000 cubic yards of material from the harbor. Eac
Officials Celebrate Completion of Maumee Bay Project
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9), University of Toledo (UT) InterimPresident Nagi Naganathan, UT Professor of Environmental Sciences Dr. Daryl Dwyer, as well as representatives from local governments and environmental groups, yesterday celebrated the successful completion of a wetland restoration p
Cat Island Project Receives Chief’s Award
The USACE Detroit District and its employees were recognized by the 2014 Chief of Engineers Awards of Excellence Program, with the Environmental Merit Award, for the Cat Island Dredged Material Disposal Facility (DMDF) project. “It has been a privilege to be part of a team that has provided a qualit
Dredging Management Course Approaches
Only few more seats are available for the upcoming HR Wallingford’s dredging management course that will take place on 9-10 June 2015, in Wallingford, UK. This two-day course aims to provide an overview of the environmental aspects of dredging, the latest technology and equipment that apply to dredg
Slippery Gowt Project Wrapped Up
Improvements to a Boston Haven flood defense damaged during the December 2013 tidal surge are now finished, meaning the banks at Slippery Gowt are stronger than ever before. The improved defense will help reduce the risk of flooding to more than 500 homes and businesses including the Haven Business
Whiting Beach Erosion Study Complete
A study of the causes and rates of erosion of Whiting Beach at Hickey Island Yamba has been completed with findings that erosion threatens a number of assets including Whiting Beach itself. A number of options to manage erosion have been considered and nourishment of the beach has been recommended a
L&M Keating Wins Dunmore Dredging Deal
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD, today announced details of a €6m dredging project, which his Department has awarded for works at Dunmore East Fishery Harbor Center. The contract to complete the works was awarded to L&M Keating Ltd. following a competitive tenderi
Proposed General Permit Process Up for Comment
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is seeking comments on proposed statewide general permit for maintenance dredging. Maintenance dredging of navigable waterways would undergo a quicker, less expensive review as part of the proposed permit process now up for public comment through June 29
Major Upgrade for Coffs Harbor Breakwater
FM Glenn Constructions have been awarded a contract to manufacture 1200 concrete blocks that will be a part of the future upgrade to the Coffs Harbor northern breakwater. “The new wall will increase the level of protection to people, property and boats at the Coffs Harbor marina by preventing from w