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Support for Charleston District dredging projects
The White House has released the President’s Budget for fiscal year 2023, which included $46.3 million for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Charleston District’s Civil Works program. This budget represents a continued investment in the nation’s water resources infrastructure and in the mitigation an
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Vineyard Sound beach to get new sand
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District has received a permit application to conduct work in waters of the United States from the Town of Falmouth for proposed work in Vineyard Sound at Menauhant Road in Falmouth, Massachusetts. The proposed work involves the placement 22,500 cubic ya
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Otley scheme wins civil engineering award
Days after passing its first test at the hands of Storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin, there was more good news for the Otley Flood Alleviation Scheme (Otley FAS). Recently, the scheme won the prestigious Smeaton award at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Yorkshire and Humber awards ceremony i
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Comments sought on Whanganui’s dredging project
Whanganui District Council, New Zealand, together with hapū and Te Pūwaha project partners are creating a community discussion on proposed dredging, and the possibility of using the dredged materials to create a new ecological and recreational community area for the community to enjoy in future. Whi
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Supporting innovative solutions to tackle coastal erosion
As part of the UK Government’s £200 million flood and coast innovation programme, £36 million will be invested to explore innovative approaches of adapting to the effects of coastal erosion. Known as the Coastal Transition Accelerator Programme, the initial areas of focus will be East Riding of York
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San Rafael Channel dredging project receives federal funding
Last week, President Joe Biden signed H.R. 2471, the “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022,” which included $6.75 million for San Rafael Channel dredging project. According to the County of Marin, the dredging funds were appropriated under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ 2022 Operation & Maintena
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Funds secured for Santa Cruz Harbor dredging
California Congressman Jimmy Panetta announced yesterday that $540,000 from the 2022 budget package will go to the Santa Cruz Port District to help cover the cost of its annual maintenance dredging. According to Panetta, this funding will be used to maintain the commercial and recreational safety of
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Public meeting for Avon and Buxton beachfill projects
Dare County will host a public informational meeting to discuss upcoming Hatteras Island beach nourishment projects at 5 p.m. today, March 24, 2022, at the Fessenden Center in Buxton. The meeting will focus on the two beach nourishment projects that will be constructed on Hatteras Island later this
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New plan for managing the Mississippi River sand
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, has just announced that new dredged material management plan and Environmental Assessment for the Mississippi River’s Lower Pool 4 is now open for public comments. The draft plan, which was released yesterday, describes what USACE proposes to do w
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IADC publishes study on the impact and costs of Building with Nature projects
The use of nature and natural processes is an innovative way to increase water safety and create added value through nature development and recreation. IADC – International Association of Dredging Companies has released an exploratory study which was carried out to provide an initial inventory of th
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Brunswick Harbor dredging project to cost around $15M
On March 11, 2022, Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, USACE Commanding General and 55th Chief of Engineers, signed the Brunswick Harbor Navigation Project Chiefs Report. The Army Corps’ Savannah District seeks to reduce transportation cost inefficiencies at Brunswick Harbor. The recommended plan is a combinat
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Big funding announced for Oregon dredging projects
Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden have once again used the Senate appropriations process to help Oregonians complete projects and support their communities, creating jobs and better access to essential services. The victories for Oregon are in the Energy and Water portion of Congress
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Funding secured for One Mile Creek emergency dredging
After years of lobbying, the Commonwealth Government has finally secured $1.5 million funding for the One Mile Creek emergency dredging project. Hinchinbrook MP, Nick Dametto yesterday thanked the Federal Government, the Honourable Bob Katter, Queensland State Development, and the Cassowary Coast Re
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FIDIC Blue Book available in eight languages
In close collaboration with IADC, the Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils (FIDIC) recently published the second edition of the Form of Contract for Dredging and Reclamation Works – also known as the FIDIC Blue Book. Currently available in eight languages, the FIDIC Blue Book has a simp