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Report signed for San Juan CSRM study
Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has signed the Chief’s Report for the San Juan Metro Area Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) Study, according to USACE. The signing of this report marks a crucial milestone and progresses the proposed project to Co
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USACE to host meetings on New Jersey Back Bays Study
One month after the release of New Jersey Back Bays Coastal Storm Risk Management Study, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host two virtual public meetings on this ‘Tentatively Selected Plan’. In August, USACE released a draft report for the study. The report includes plans for three storm surge
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Comment period extended for Humble Canal
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District extended the public comment period on the Draft Environmental Assessment for the “Mississippi River and Tributaries, Morganza to the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana Humble Canal Gate Site Preparation and Initial Levee Preload” through Sept. 25, 2021.
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Over £146M for flood and coastal schemes across Yorkshire and the Humber
The Environment Agency has announced that more than £146 million will be invested in over 150 flood coastal erosion schemes across Yorkshire and the Humber this year. Last week, Floods Minister Rebecca Pow visited Hebden Bridge and a natural flood management scheme near Skipton as she brought togeth
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Canada invests in harbours across the Prairies
The Government of Canada recently announced that they will invest more than $3.5 million to help renew the harbour infrastructure throughout Manitoba and the rest of the Prairies. Coastal communities across the country are supported by small craft harbours that provide the commercial fishing industr
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Draft report for Nassau County released
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced the release of a draft report for the Nassau County Back Bays Coastal Storm Risk Management Study. The report outlines a ‘Tentatively Selected Plan’ framework, which includes the elevation of more than 14,000 residential structures and dry flood proofin
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Brunswick harbor study updated
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, recently released the Brunswick Harbor Modification Study Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment for a 30-day public comment period, which ended July 21, 2021. The report was updated to provide clarity regarding Corps’ proposed
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Final report released on POLB dredging project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District has released the Port of Long Beach Deep Draft Navigation Final Integrated Feasibility Report with Environmental Impact Statement — Environmental Impact Report. This final report presents a summary of the planning process, describes the affected
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Design approved for the Southsea Castle
Southsea Coastal Scheme has just announced that the amended design for Frontage 4 (Southsea Castle) has been approved by Portsmouth City Council. The design now involves less rock being used for the sea defences, which is far better for the castle and tunnels and will require less piling to be under
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USACE planners nationally recognized for project study
The Army Corps’ New York District Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point (FIMP) Project Delivery Team (PDT) has received the Corps’ National Outstanding Planning Achievement Team Award (Enterprise) for fiscal year 2020 ─ recognizing exceptional team efforts on specifically-authorized feasibility studies
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Increasing the depth of Tampa Harbor
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District yesterday signed a feasibility cost sharing agreement (FCSA) with Port Tampa Bay to initiate a new study for Tampa Harbor. The Tampa Study will focus on the deep draft navigation channel and will investigate alternatives to improve ship vessel
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USACE releases draft report for New Jersey Back Bays study
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced the release of a draft report for the New Jersey Back Bays Coastal Storm Risk Management Study. The report outlines a ‘Tentatively Selected Plan’ framework, which includes three storm surge barriers, two cross-bay barriers, and the elevation of more tha
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$50M allocated to British Columbia harbours
Coastal communities across Canada are supported by small craft harbours that provide the commercial fishing industry with safe access to waterways. With approximately 45,000 Canadians employed in the fishing sector, the Government of Canada is making investments to renew its network of small craft h
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IADC adds two more nominees for the Safety Awards 2021
International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) has announced two more nominations competing for the Safety Awards 2021. As of 2021, two safety awards will be given: one to a dredging company and a second will be granted to a supply chain organisation active in the dredging industry. This con