Coastal Erosion
St. Augustine Beach shoreline protection project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District awarded a $33.5 million contract September 29 to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock of Houston, Texas, to execute a Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies (FCCE) re-nourishment of the St. Augustine Beach federal shore protection project. The project will
Adelaide’s beach management plans available for public review
The South Australian Government recently launched a comprehensive independent review of long-term sand management options for the Adelaide beaches. The review’s Independent Advisory Panel – working since last December on the best alternatives – has now shortlisted three primary options. The first on
Minehead coastal erosion protection project
The Environment Agency together with their contractor, KIER, are carrying out works to stabilise 360 metres of a vulnerable shingle ridge on the coastal frontage at the Warren. Work on the project began on Monday 11th September and is likely to last for 10 weeks, depending on weather and coastal con
Protecting Adelaide coastline from beach erosion
Beach replenishment works will continue this winter to reduce the effects of coastal erosion on Adelaide beaches. Strong winds, large waves and storm surges, especially in winter, cause erosion along the coast. A sustainable approach to managing Adelaide’s coastline involves moving sand from areas w
EA reinforcing major section of embankment on the River Aire
A £4 million project to protect more than 170 residential and other properties from the risk of flooding at Airmyn near Goole is now complete, reports the Environment Agency. The EA has worked to reinforce a major section of embankment on the River Aire, using rock armour and sheet piles to prevent
Innovative dike upgrading by Boskalis
Climate change causes more extreme weather conditions that make the low-lying Netherlands increasingly vulnerable to flooding. Dikes are therefore crucial to protect the country. A great example of this is the centuries-old dike around the Markermeer Lake, which is more than 30 kilometers long. Labe