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Government: $7M for Carnarvon Fascine solution
The McGowan Government has allocated $7 million to help solve access issues at the Carnarvon Fascine as part of the $5.5 billion WA Recovery Plan. The funding will see immediate measures implemented to assist with access to the fascine, a long standing issue for Carnarvon residents and visitors. The
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Leatherman Terminal on track for 2021 opening
Construction of the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal is on schedule for a March 2021 opening, S.C. Ports said in their latest release. “We look forward to opening the first phase of the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal, which will be the country’s first container terminal in more than a decade,” S.C. Ports Pr
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Milestone for Flanders and Port of Antwerp
The Flemish government, Port of Antwerp and contractor SeReAnt (a partnership between the Jan De Nul GROUP and DEME environmental companies) will begin dredging and processing the most polluted dredging sludge at the port, the so-called TBT sludge, this month. “After years of research, there is now
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Curry signs funding package for JAXPORT dredging
During yesterday’s videoconference, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry signed legislation approved by City Council for additional funding for the ongoing deepening project at JAXPORT. “This bill represents a significant win for our city, the growth of our local economy, and our reputation as a logistics
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Working Group formed for Ocean Reef Marina project
A Construction Working Group has been established to provide direct community input during the early works and breakwater construction phases of the Ocean Reef Marina, the Government of Western Australia reports. Through an expression of interest process, 23 people have been selected to form the gro
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Rakeedhoo dredging kicks off
The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has officially started the dredging operations under the scope of the harbor development project in Rakeedhoo island of Vaavu atoll. In their official statement, MTCC revealed the progress of the Rakeedhoo harbor development project of which the
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New London State Pier plan includes dredging
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ New England District has received a permit application from the Connecticut Port Authority for proposed work in the Thames River at State Pier, New London, Connecticut. The proposed project would serve as a long-term, regional wind turbine generator port facility wh
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GLDD reports second quarter results
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation, the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, saying that company ended the second quarter with a strong net cash position, balance sheet and substantial liquidity. “At GLDD
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NOAA grant for Lake Superior coastal program
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will use a $1.1 million grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to support the work of Minnesota’s Lake Superior Coastal Program, fund three significant local projects and continue the program’s quarterly Short Term Ac
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Boost for Jacksonville Harbor deepening project
The Jacksonville City Council has unanimously awarded JAXPORT $75 million for the project – comprised of a $35 million grant and a $40 million loan. “It’s a historic win for our community and the 15,000 jobs that will be created or protected by the Jacksonville Harbor Deepening Project,” said Jackso
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Terrebonne Barrier Island Project moves ahead
Louisiana’s largest barrier island restoration project to-date is now underway, the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) reports. The sand for the Terrebonne Barrier Island Project is being dredged from Ship Shoal, a 7,000 year old barrier island 12 miles off the coast. Rest
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Phase one of Peel Marina dredging nears completion
Land and Water Services has just released the latest update on their dredging project at Peel Marina, located in the town of Peel, Isle of Man. “We are extremely proud to share that our dedicated project team is approaching completion of phase one of the project. This project will safeguard the viab
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Fairhaven to Church Scar coastal scheme wraps up
VBA, a joint venture between VolkerStevin, Boskalis Westminster and SNC Lavalin’s Atkins business, has completed the final section of the sea defense works at Fairhaven Lake, and the promenade is now open to the public. The Fairhaven coastal protection scheme involved the replacement of the sea defe
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Port Geographe coastal management options available
A technical review of the performance of the reconfigured coastline at Port Geographe has recommended changes to current wrack dispersion and sand bypassing programs plus further investigation of options to address ongoing sea wrack accumulation and erosion issues, the WA Department of Transport rep