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Cleaning up Lake Ontario – final stage of the Randle Reef remediation
State and local government officials yesterday announced the start of Stage 3 of the Randle Reef Contaminated Sediment Remediation Project. Sustained action to restore and protect the Great Lakes is key to the economic prosperity of the region and the well-being of millions of Canadians who rely on
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The Beacon 19 Boat Ramp dredging complete
The Alexandrina Council, South Australia, has officially opened new Beacon 19 Boat Ramp – one of the main access points to the Coorong National Park. These popular boating facilities are located near the Goolwa Barrage and have been upgraded to provide an improved and safer boat launching point for
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Replenishing the Lydd Ranges with new shingle
The Environment Agency and their contractor, Van Oord, continue to work on the Lydd Ranges sea defence scheme. According to the Environment Agency, the contractor is dredging and recharging the rapidly eroding beach with new shingle. The Lydd Ranges Sea Defence scheme is a major investment being del
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Southwind Construction nets IWW dredging contract
Southwind Construction of Evansville, Indiana, has won a $5.9 million USACE contract for maintenance dredging of the IWW federal navigation channel in the vicinity of Matanzas inlet in St. Johns and Flagler Counties, Florida. Dredging is anticipated to start in November and continue until February o
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South Australia: Applications now open for coastal protection grants
South Australia’s coastal councils and community groups can now apply for a share of $1 million in grants to help protect and manage the state’s coastlines. The $1 million 2023 Coast Protection Grants Program provides funds to coastal councils for work that helps restore, protect and manage the stat
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Vermilion Harbor West Pier repairs starting soon
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District and its contractor, Norwalk, Ohio-based Mark Schaffer Excavating-Trucking, are scheduled to begin repairs to the Vermilion Harbor West Pier the week of Sept. 4. Construction will temporarily limit access to the Main Street beach while repairs are ma
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Modernization of Port of Bujumbura in Burundi includes dredging
The African Development Bank Group and the European Commission have approved funding of over $52 million to renovate and modernize the Port of Bujumbura in Burundi. The port has deteriorated over the years due to lack of investment. This project will rehabilitate infrastructure, dredge the access ch
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Step forward for Port Hinchinbrook (One Mile Creek) dredging project
The Cassowary Coast Regional Council, Queensland, announced today that sediment testing is currently underway as part of the Port Hinchinbrook (One Mile Creek) dredging project. This activity will focus on analysing the sediment composition, pollutant levels, and potential ecological impacts; and is
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Officials tour Poplar Island and Mid-Chesapeake Bay restoration projects
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District project teams and leadership yesterday hosted staff from the offices of Senator Ben Cardin and Senator Van Hollen for a briefing and aerial tour of the Poplar Island and Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island ecosystem restoration projects. Poplar Island, once
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Ettalong Channel dredging update
Following damage caused to the dredge Faucon during the Ettalong dredging campaign (NSW), another dredge will be sent to the area to finish the work, Faucon’s sister ship – Port Frederick. “Faucon is on its way back to her home on the Gold Coast, where crew will have a quick turnaround and then retu
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Pearl River Navigational Canal dredging underway
St. Tammany Parish Government (LA) will dredge the Pearl River Navigational Canal near the West Pearl River, following permitting approval from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. “This marks a long overdue and fantastic day for our boaters, fisherman and hunters on the beautiful West Pearl River,” sa
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Port Geographe dredging starting in September
Department of Transport, Western Australia, is about to begin another maintenance dredging campaign at the Port Geographe Marina. As reported, dredging works at the entrance to the marina will commence in September 2023 and will proceed until approximately early March 2024. “Dredging will mainly occ
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Dredged material monitoring and management (VIDEO)
The Disposal Area Monitoring System (DAMOS) Program was started in 1977 by the New England District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to manage and monitor dredged material disposal sites in the District. DAMOS is a comprehensive monitoring program designed and conducted to address environmental c
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Dredging part of the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port project
The Port of Coos Bay and NorthPoint Development have submitted a proposal for the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port (PCIP) project for the second round of Mega grant funding. The PCIP is considered to be a project of national significance by creating a new gateway for west coast imports and exports for