Johnston Civil Ltd. of Lakeside, Canterbury New Zealand, has announced the successful completion of the Heathcote River dredging works. According to the company, this huge job spanned over 3 stages from 2018-2020. Johnston completed the works using their amphibious excavator, a barge and a long reac
The Department of Transport, Western Australia, recently awarded a major long-term contract to improve the efficiency and reduce the frequency of dredging required at different coastal locations each year. Under the $13.35 million contract, BMT Commercial Australia Pty Ltd will provide their profess
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District recently completed a successful Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20). During the FY20, 536 contract actions were awarded totaling $316 million, including $74.8 million for small business, reports USACE. Honolulu District contract actions signify the Corps’ commi
Once again, ML Dredging has won the contract for Gosport Marina latest dredge campaign. Gosport has come a long way since 1100 when the Bishop of Winchester took refuge during a heavy storm and suggested it should be called ‘God’s Port’. Over the years the marina has provided a safe haven for many v
The Murghab River, a transboundary river that flows from Afghanistan to Turkmenistan, hasn’t been dredged in a long time. According to the USAID Central Asia, over the past three decades, the riverbed has risen by nearly three meters. Additionally, the risk of flooding increased with changes in rive
Damen recently released a new tutorial online: how to replace the pump casing of a DOP submersible dredge pump. Dredging equipment is always subject to wear – as is this submersible slurry pump. By pumping sand and gravel continuously wear parts – pump casing, impeller, wear plates – are in contact
The City of Townsville, Queensland, has just announced that a beach restoration project will kick off next week on The Strand. According to the release, officials will use more than 2,500m³ of sand to restore the beach. The foreshore between Longboard and the Sailing Club is to close from 12 October
The long-awaited Wellfleet Harbor Dredging Project in Massachusetts is now underway, according to the town officials. As reported, the dredging of the federal channel started on October 1, 2020. The works will continue through the allowable dredging seasons, October 1 through December 31, of 2020, 2
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC is ready to begin restoration of the critically eroded shoreline along the coast of St. Johns County, Florida. The project will include both dune and beach berm construction along approximately 2.6 miles of coastline from Vilano Beach to South Ponte Vedra Beach
Land & Water Group has just announced the successful completion of the Thurrock dredging project on the River Thames. The main goal of the scheme was to remove contaminated materials from the berth of the marine terminal. For the project, the Land & Water team used their largest long reach excavator
Trailer suction hopper dredge Albatros is about to begin annual maintenance dredging campaign in Lyttelton, New Zealand. Starting this week, visitors may spot the Dutch-owned Albatros working around Lyttelton Harbour. These works are part of an 11-week maintenance dredging campaign, said Lyttelton P
Rohde Nielsen A/S recently completed the route preparation works on the Tolmount Development Project for Saipem LTD. During the works, which started in early spring, the company cleared over 3.000 boulders from the pipeline route. Rohde Nielsen also dredged and backfilled a 5km nearshore trench and
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District recently began operations and maintenance (O&M) dredging of the Buffalo Harbor. The work includes standard O&M dredging of 114,000 cubic yards, as well as 120,000 CY of strategic navigation dredging funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (ORN) late yesterday announced a contract award of approximately $16 million for a dredging project in Texas. According to the release, ORN’s Marine segment won a contract from USACE to provide dredging services in Galveston, Texas. “This award adds further visibility into
