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Officials discuss San Diego shoreline mitigation study
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District commander Col. Andrew Baker met with Rep. Mike Levin last week to discuss the status and future of shoreline mitigation for Oceanside, California. Baker and Levin were joined by USACE subject-matter experts, as well as partners from the City of
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Rock armoring works in full swing at Trigg beach
The zig-zag pedestrian access ramp opposite Clarko Reserve in Trigg (near the intersection of Karrinyup Road and West Coast Drive) is being upgraded through rock armoring works, the City of Stirling said. Rock armoring is the process of placing large limestone boulders to absorb the energy from wave
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Work on Thinadhoo Industrial Zone development moves forward
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has just released the latest update on the GDh. Thinadhoo Industrial Zone Development Project. MTCC said that the work on this capital development program is moving ahead, with overall project completion at 88%. According to MTCC, revetment construct
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First part of Indian River Inlet dredging project almost done
After several months of hard work, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is about to successfully complete the first phase of Indian River Inlet emergency dredging and beach nourishment project. The dredging and beachfill of the north side of the Indian River
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West Beach replenishment to start this month
Following a pause during the summer holidays, preparations to recommence beach replenishment at West Beach will begin the week of February 17, with the first deliveries of sand expected on February 24. By adding sand where it’s needed most, the South Australia Department for Environment and Water he
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Cromer coastal protection project wraps up (VIDEO)
North Norfolk District Council yesterday marked the completion of Phase 2 of the Cromer Coastal Management Scheme. The work started in April 2024 and was implemented alongside a similar project in Mundesley, which saw major civil engineering works to reinforce the existing sea defenses in both locat
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Beach nourishment project underway in Hillsboro, FL
The Town of Hillsboro Beach (FL) is currently working on a beach nourishment project that will restore the eroded beach at the City. Wind, waves, and currents continually supply and remove sand from the beach. Erosion occurs when these forces remove more sand than they supply. To reverse the effects
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Beach renourishment project complete in Sanibel, FL
Phase II of the City of Sanibel’s beach renourishment project has been successfully completed at Lighthouse Beach Park. According to the City, the crews have placed over 100,000 tons of sand to strengthen the beach coastline and protect the Sanibel Lighthouse. The project is part of the larger beach
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Yorke Peninsula Council secures coastal protection funding
Yorke Peninsula Council said that they have secured significant funding through the Coast Protection Board’s 2024-25 Coast Protection Grants program to support crucial coastal protection and improvement projects. Highlighting the importance of these projects for the region, Mayor Darren Braund said:
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood acquires South Coast Engineers
Architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is further expanding its services through the strategic acquisition of South Coast Engineers (SCE) in Fairhope, Alabama. SCE was formally established in 2007 and is nationally known for its expertise in coastal engineering, resilience, and
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VIDEO: Spotlight on South Manzanilla shoreline works
Ministry of Works and Transport Trinidad and Tobago has just released this very interesting video named ‘South Manzanilla Shoreline Works’. In the video, Rohan Sinanan, Minister of Works and Transport, is sharing insight into the great work being done through the Coastal Management Program to reinfo
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CoastWA: $3M grants package to protect WA’s coastline
Applications are open for more than $3 million in CoastWA grant funding to help protect and manage Western Australia’s coastline, the Government said. CoastWA is the State Government’s $33.5 million response to the increasing impacts of coastal hazards and seeks to ensure long-term sustainable land
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BCP Council wraps up Hamworthy Park coastal protection work
BCP Council has completed major works to protect Hamworthy Park against future coastal erosion for the next 20 years. A 200 metre stretch of sea wall has been reinforced on the eastern promenade with low carbon concrete, and new steps have been built to the shoreline. Also, the work included repairs
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Van Oord creates resilient coastline in Romania
The Constanța Beaches (Phase III) project in Romania is progressing well, Van Oord said in its latest project update. The beach reinforcement works at the seaside resorts of Olimp, Jupiter-Neptun, and Balta-Mangalia (Lots 7, 8, and 9) are now finished. Commissioned by Administratia Bazinala de Apa D