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Deltares: Protecting Antwerp’s renovated Scheldt quays
Deltares’ Delta Flume carried out wave tests this week to investigate the strength of a self-closing flood barrier. The results are positive, said Deltares. This Flemish innovation is going to protect Antwerp’s renovated Scheldt quays in the future against flooding caused by storm tides on the Schel
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CoastWA grants: Government to fund $3.6M to safeguard WA’s coastline
Applications are now open for more than $3.6 million in CoastWA grants to plan and manage Western Australia’s 20,000-kilometre coastline now and for the future, the Government of Western Australia said. CoastWA supports planning, managing and adapting to the impacts of coastal hazards to ensure long
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Hearing on SouthCoast Wind Energy dredge application set for February 22
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Office of Customer and Technical Assistance (OCTA) will host a public comment hearing on the application request of SouthCoast Wind Energy LLC for a State of Rhode Island Dredge Permit on February 22. According to OCTA, this permit includ
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Senator Reverend Warnock: Bicameral push for Port of Savannah dredging
U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock led Georgia’s entire congressional delegation yesterday in a new bipartisan, bicameral push urging key Congressional committee leaders to include text authorizing a study to widen and deepen the harbor in the Port of Savannah in the annual Water Resources Develo
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IADC, IHE Delft Institute for Water Education ink new MoU
International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) and IHE Delft Institute for Water Education strengthened their long-standing relationship by signing a new Memorandum of Understanding today. With this agreement, IADC will continue its support for research and education activities in the specif
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Fish and Wildlife: Restoring coastal wetlands and building coastal resiliency
As part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s efforts to conserve and restore coastal wetlands, the Service is awarding $10.8 million to support 12 projects in seven coastal states to protect, restore or enhance over 2,000 acres of coastal wetlands and adjacent upland habitats under the National C
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Dredging for Maldives Economic Gateway Project about to begin
The Maldives’ Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mohamed Saeed, said that the preparations for the dredging works required to initiate the Maldives Economic Gateway project are underway. This major infrastructure project is set to bolster the country’s focus on maritime services and economi
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Westmorland & Furness: Developing strategy to adapt to coastal change
Westmorland and Furness Council is working with the Our Future Coast project team at West Shore Park in Barrow to develop a strategy to manage and adapt to coastal change. Funded by Defra as part of the £200 million Flood and Coastal Innovation Programmes, the Our Future Coast project aims to plan f
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NOAA: $4.3M to support marsh creation in coastal Louisiana
The Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act Program has approved more than $4.3 million in funding for the NOAA-sponsored South Delacroix Marsh Creation Project. NOAA works through CWPPRA to restore habitat and support resilient communities and sustainable fisheries along the Loui
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Outline design of Musselburgh flood protection scheme gets OK
The outline design of a scheme to protect Musselburgh from major flood risk was presented to elected members at the full meeting of East Lothian Council on Tuesday 23 January 2024. At the meeting, councilors agreed that the design can now be presented to stakeholders and the public through a formal,
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New upgrades at Port of Brunswick include dredging
U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff yesterday announced new upgrades to the Port of Brunswick through the bipartisan infrastructure law. Ossoff and Warnock are delivering $15 million through the U.S. Department of Transportation to help upgrade infrastructure at the Port of Brunswi
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Groundbreaking ceremony of Kuala Linggi International Port
Malaysia has kicked off the RM15 billion ($3.17 billion) Kuala Linggi International Port (KLIP) project. Scheduled for completion in 42 months, KLIP’s vision is to transform Kuala Sungai Linggi into a Green Global Industrial Hub for Energy Source, Port and Maritime Services. The development plan inc
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Agate wins $5.3M contract for Indian River Inlet repairs
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District awarded a contract to Agate Construction Co., Inc. of Egg Harbor Township, N.J. for $5.3 million to repair a portion of bulkhead and to sand-tighten a portion of the south jetty at Indian River Inlet in Sussex County, DE. According to USACE, wo
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Key Biscayne CSRM Feasibility Study on display
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, will conduct two public meetings to present and discuss its Key Biscayne Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) Feasibility Study for residents and interested parties. Public meetings will take place Wednesday, January 24, and Thursday, January 25,