In its latest edition of the Terra et Aqua magazine, International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) explored in detail the topic of Dune Erosion. The article presented a comparison of field observations and model results of the response of the Maasvlakte 2 curved sandy sea defence to storm a
Construction has begun at the Buffalo Outer Harbor, the USACE Buffalo District said. At Wilkeson Pointe, work has started in the old commercial shipping slip to build a stone wall ahead of clean, dredged material being placed in the slip. During this time, the slip remains closed to all boating acti
Earlier this week, Port Stephens Council unanimously endorsed the draft Coastal Management Program taking Port Stephens a step closer to further protecting its greatest coastal assets. Mayor Ryan Palmer said that the endorsement was a major milestone to reach. “This endorsement marks a significant s
The first delivery of rocks is underway as part of the Cromer Coastal Management Scheme, North Norfolk District Council said. The first barge arrived from Scotland to start the second stage of the scheme, which will put sea defences in place on the west side of the pier – a 300m “armour revetment” c
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers yesterday celebrated the groundbreaking for the Kenai River Bluffs Erosion Project. This critical infrastructure is designed to shield the lower portion of the bluff from storm damage and prevent erosion along the newly protected shoreline. “During the 2024 construct
In Grand Isle, dune restoration is progressing with clay core sections being installed along a 4-mile stretch along the western half of the gulf coastline, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, said. This area experienced significant damage as a result of Hurricane Ida. When the cl
Adelaide beaches will be replenished with additional sand this autumn as part of the ongoing beach management program to combat erosion and provide sandy beaches for community enjoyment. Starting from Monday 18 March, 50,000 cubic meters of quarry sand will be delivered to West Beach, via the Adelai
Western Marine Construction of Seattle, Washington, has won the U.S. Army Corps construction contract for the Kenai River Bluffs Erosion Project. According to the Alaska District, the contractor will construct a protective rock berm approximately 5,000 feet in length along the north bank of the Kena
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry named former state lawmaker and Terrebonne Parish President Gordon Dove as the Chairman of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) yesterday. “I am honored to be appointed by Governor Landry as Chairman of CPRA – entrusted with Louisiana’s wetlands, bay
In response to the escalating impacts of coastal erosion at Mounts Bay, Victoria, a significant beach nourishment project is set to begin, aiming to bolster the resilience of the dunes in the area. For approximately 3 weeks, the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority will be delivering sand from
South Mission Beach and Cardwell foreshores will receive protection against coastal erosion thanks to Queensland Government funding administered through the QCoast2100 Program. Cassowary Coast Councilor for Environment Jeff Baines explained how the funding is vital to ensuring the region’s coastal a
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District recently awarded a $32.4 million contract to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co., LLC, of Houston, Texas, for re-nourishment of approximately 10 miles of the Duval Co. Atlantic shoreline. According to the County and Corps officials, GLDD will soon be
The City of Sanibel, Florida, is about to begin work on the 2023-2024 Beach Renourishment Project. Starting today, crews will be working from the Donax Road Beach Access west to Gulfside City Park (Reach 4) and from Tradewinds Drive Access west to Bowman’s Beach (Reach 1). Hurricane Ian’s landfall o
The annual Whyalla Foreshore Sand Replenishment Program is underway, aiming to help protect beach-side assets. This project – which began this on Monday – involves harvesting sand deposited adjacent to the breakwater of the marina at the Whyalla Foreshore and depositing it along certain sections of
