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Repair work continues on Dunkirk breakwater
The USACE Buffalo District said that the Dunkirk outer breakwater rehabilitation project will continue this summer as the first phase of repairs nears completion. The breakwater is critical to safe navigation in Dunkirk Harbor and has sustained damage from years of wave and ice exposure. The first p
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Contract awarded for Surge Protection Breakwater at Geraldton Port
A milestone has been reached in the delivery of the Geraldton Port Maximization Project (PMaxP), with Mid West Ports awarding MGN Civil Pty Ltd the contract for construction of the Surge Protection Breakwater. The Surge Protection Breakwater is a key component of the $350 million State Government fu
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Work on Great Sodus East Breakwater progresses (VIDEO)
Construction is underway for the 2026 season at the Great Sodus East Breakwater in Sodus Point, N.Y. This USACE video is showing a closer look at the detailed repair work happening on the breakwater structure: According to USACE, this project is vital for protecting the shoreline, supporting the loc
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Work on Great Sodus Bay breakwater in full swing
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, is beginning final work this week on the Great Sodus Bay East Breakwater. The 100% federally funded project is part of a two-year, $6.7 million project, ensuring the harbor’s viability and its contributions to the local and national economy, as wel
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EXCLUSIVE from Webuild: 16th caisson of new Genoa Breakwater installed
The construction site of the New Genoa Breakwater has taken another step forward – the 16th caisson has been laid on the seabed. After months of adverse weather and sea conditions, during a particularly unfavorable winter season, the laying of the caisson, which involved one of the largest of its ki
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Orion wins $86.3M shoreline protection contract
Orion Group Holdings, Inc. has received an $86.3 million shoreline protection project from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Commenting the latest news, Travis Boone, President and Chief Executive Officer of Orion Group Holdings, said: “We are proud to be part of one of the largest shoreline
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Rock works complete on New Bunbury breakwater
Rock work on a new 460-metre northern breakwater at Bunbury’s Casuarina Boat Harbor is complete, making way for further development on the waterfront, Transport WA said. Completion of the breakwater rock structure followed the dredging of its seabed footprint in late 2024 and the relocation of more
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USACE completes critical repairs to Erie North Pier (VIDEO)
The Erie North Pier – a critical navigation structure and popular community recreation spot – has been fully repaired by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District. According to USACE, repairs to the pier ensure ships carrying hundreds of thousands of tons of cargo as well as recreational bo
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Work on Vermilion Harbor’s east pier in full swing
Progress at Vermilion Harbor’s east pier is moving along according to schedule. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, said the the crews are currently laying cut stone on top of the gravel that was added after all the steel sheet piling was placed. The cut stone that is being used is t
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VIDEO: Protecting Buffalo Harbor – Breakwater repairs underway
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is repairing the Buffalo South Breakwater after damage was caused from severe weather, especially during the winter of 2022–2023. According to USACE, the breakwater is essential to maintaining safe harbor access for commercial ships bringing more than $43 million in
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VIDEO: Repairing Great Sodus East Breakwater
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hard at work reinforcing the Great Sodus East Breakwater, a vital structure that protects the local harbor, community, and shoreline. This project ensures the breakwater will continue to safeguard Sodus for years to come, USACE said. The project is set to reinforc
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DTMI extends Jurien Bay breakwater, dredging starts soon
The Western Australian Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI) said that they plan to extend the northern breakwater at Jurien Bay Boat Harbor by 170 meters to tackle recurring water quality problems linked to seagrass accumulation. According to DTMI’s latest announcement, dredging w
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Photo of the day: Work on Barren Island’s new breakwater in full swing
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Baltimore District has released the latest photo of new breakwater and containment construction progress adjacent to Barren Island off Maryland’s Dorchester County, This work is part of USACE’s Mid-Bay Islands project that continues the development of a long-term pl
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Etermar completes work on Ponta Delgada breakwater
After two years of continuous work, Etermar – Engenharia S.A. has successfully completed the reinforcement of the Ponta Delgada breakwater in Portugal. For this job, over 6,000 concrete blocks were installed to strengthen this key infrastructure, ensuring long-term protection for the port and the co