Mid West Ports Authority (MWPA) has successfully completed another maintenance dredging campaign at the Fishing Boat Harbour (FBH). As reported by MWPA, the dredging campaign removed accumulated sediment from the FBH entrance and navigation channels to a depth of -3.5m below chart datum, providing s
The Western Australian Department of Transport (DoT) has announced the new start date for the Jurien Bay Boat Harbour dredging project. Initially scheduled to begin in December, the Jurien Bay dredging campaign now won’t begin until early next year. Department of Transport (DoT) Director of Coastal
Coastal erosion is a growing concern around Europe. The removal of soil and sand by wind, water and human action has left several European coastal areas defenceless against flooding and high tides or extremely high tides, threatening human and marine life. While it’s a natural process, coastal erosi
The Waioeka river mouth in Ōpōtiki has been closed to week-day boat traffic since September to allow dredging works on the $100 million harbour project to proceed safely. Pakihikura, the waterway from the confluence with the Otara River to the river mouth will reopen to boaties from this Friday 16 D
Earlier this week, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced that dredging is expected to begin just after the New Year on the main channel of White Creek and a short stretch of Assawoman Canal to improve navigability on the two waterways northwest of Bethany B
Dredging operator Hesha Prime Sand and Gravel Aggregates, Inc. has finally begun work on the Padsan River restoration project in the Philippines. According to the Department Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the contractor has deployed its equipment at the mouth of the Padsan River in Metro
The Dallas City Council has approved an engineering services contract to provide preliminary engineering design services for the White Rock Lake Dredging Project. According to the city officials, the Board approved the contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $952,700.00. Un
In a temporary partnership with Hens NV, HERBOSCH-KIERE is currently working hard on the construction of a new waiting dock in Zandvliet, Belgium. While Hens is responsible for the ground works and dredging, HERBOSCH-KIERE is in charge of all hydraulic works such as sheet piling, tubular piles, conc
The Town of Duck, North Carolina, has revealed new information about the upcoming beach nourishment project. According to the latest release from the town, Duck beach nourishment will start later than previously planned, most likely in mid-March. Yesterday, the town announced that due to equipment i
Dredging of the Queen Pool at Blenheim Palace in Oxford will be paused over Christmas and re-start in the spring, reports the Blenheim. The decision to temporarily halt the dredge, which is being carried out by leading wet civil engineering contractor, Land & Water, was taken due to weather conditio
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers joined federal, state and local officials last Friday in celebrating the start of construction for a new Humble Canal Floodgate, marking the first segment of the critical 98-mile Morganza to the Gulf Hurricane Risk Reduction System to be built with federal dollars. U
The Environment Agency is about to begin work on the Canvey Island Southern Shoreline revetment replacement in the county of Essex, England. Work on the £75 million project that will keep homes and businesses in Canvey Island protected from flooding will begin early next year, according to the EA. C
The Barnstable County dredge Cod Fish II is pushing forward to complete the Parkers River dredging project – the first of the season for the County dredge. Originally scheduled to start earlier in November, the project was delayed awaiting the approval of the permit required as well as due to the wi
Dredging at the Caminada Headland project site in Louisiana has been completed, reports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Construction works on the EPA-sponsored Caminada Headland Back Barrier Marsh Creation project began in June 2020 and the dredging was completed just few weeks ago.
