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Congressman Harris welcomes funding for the Army Corps new dredging vessel
Congressman Andy Harris has announced that the House-passed FY26 Energy & Water Appropriations Act will secure $50 million for a new shallow-draft dredging vessel to maintain navigation channels along the East Coast. According to him, the funding addresses urgent shoaling concerns that threaten safe
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Intracoastal Waterway Crossroads dredging project on the way
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District is proposing Operations and Maintenance (O&M) dredging within the Okeechobee Waterway (OWW) and Intracoastal Waterway (IWW) from Jacksonville to Miami. The proposed project known as the Crossroads is located in southeast Florida within the St.
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€13 million sand replenishment project up for bidding in Portugal
The Portuguese government is working on a €13 million project that will replenish a 6.6-km stretch of the Quarteira-Vale do Lobo coastline. Last week, the country’s environment agency (APA) approved the opening of a public tender for the Quarteira-Garrão sand replenishment project. According to APA,
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Cape Jaffa Sand and Dredge Management Plan
Kingston District Council (SA) has received the marine engineers report of the Sand & Dredge Management Plan for the Cape Jaffa Anchorage Marina. The report recommends removal/relocation of approximately 850,000m3 across an 8-10 year window, to effectively develop a significant sand trap and return
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Submissions closed for the 2025 IADC Safety Award
The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) has announced the list of 14 finalists in the running to receive the Safety Award 2025. The IADC Safety Award celebrates the innovative approaches dredging companies take to ensure the highest level of safety in their operations. The award i
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Sutherland Shire secures $1.5 million in funding for key infrastructure projects
Sutherland Shire Council has secured $1.567 million in funding from the NSW Government’s Boating Infrastructure for Communities Grants Program to support the delivery of three key boating infrastructure projects. The funding will support dredging works on the Woronora River to restore all-tide, year
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Dredging part of the Thoddoo Jetty development project
Maldives Transport & Contracting Company (MTCC) and Ministry of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure have signed a contract for the implementation of Thoddoo Jetty construction project. The contract was signed on August 20, by the Minister Dr. Abdulla Muthalib and MTCC. H.E. President Dr. Mohame
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Tender released for New Pass (FL) maintenance dredging
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District is soliciting proposals for maintenance dredging services at New Pass federal navigation channel in Sarasota County, Florida. The project includes dredging beach-compatible sand from the navigation channel and placing it on the Lido Key beach p
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Sandy Hook Channel dredging project coming soon
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is planning to award a contract next month for the maintenance dredging of the Sandy Hook Channel, New York Harbor. The dredging project includes annual maintenance dredging of approximately 200,000 cubic yards of sand and gravel from the Sandy Hook Channel, with pla
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First contract awarded for the Port of Nome expansion project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District has awarded a $399.4 million contract to Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. for the first phase of the Port of Nome Modification Project. According to the Corps, Kiewit will construct Phase 1A of the Nome Modification project – the first of four phases o
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NSW Government delivers major boost for maritime infrastructure
The NSW Government is delivering a major boost for maritime infrastructure, with 46 projects funded under the $23 million Boating Infrastructure for Communities Grant Program. This key program, part of the $44 million Boating Infrastructure and Dredging Scheme, will support the delivery of projects
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Dredging part of the Peleliu South Dock improvement project
Representatives of the Palau Government along with the U.S. Department of Defense hosted two public meetings in Peleliu and Koror states, August 12 and 14 respectively, to share information about the proposed Peleliu South Dock rehabilitation and improvement project. The public meetings provided res
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Willapa Harbor maintenance dredging project on display
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District is hosting a Virtual Industry Day in late August to provide additional information and gain feedback from industry on the upcoming Willapa Harbor Maintenance Dredging project in Washington. The Corps is seeking qualified, experienced sources capable
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Dredging works starting soon on Bribie Island
The Government of Queensland is fast-tracking the rapid deployment of the $20 million emergency packed to implement immediate and urgent works focused on restoring the impacts of erosion and breakthrough events on Bribie Island. The works will restore Bribie Island’s northern tip and protect the Pum