Coastal Protection
Coastal Protection
€13 million sand replenishment project up for bidding in Portugal
The Portuguese government is working on a €13 million project that will replenish a 6.6-km stretch of the Quarteira-Vale do Lobo coastline. Last week, the country’s environment agency (APA) approved the opening of a public tender for the Quarteira-Garrão sand replenishment project. According to APA,
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All set for Mounts Bay beach nourishment works
The Great Ocean Road Authority has announced the start of annual beach nourishment works at Mounts Bay, Marengo, Victoria. From tomorrow, August 28, beach nourishment works will commence at Mounts Bay as part of ongoing efforts to protect coastal infrastructure and natural values in the area. Sand w
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Beach replenishment underway in Mantoloking
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has begun beach replenishment operations in Mantoloking, New Jersey. According to the Borough, the 16th beach replenishment campaign is starting behind 1229 Ocean Ave. Currently the beach is closed between Herbert and Downer, lifeguards from Downer have been moved to
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MBCC OKs $3M grant for Chandeleur Island restoration project
The Migratory Bird Conservation Council (MBCC) has approved a $3 million North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) grant to Ducks Unlimited and partners for a coastal wetlands restoration project in Louisiana, targeting the restoration and enhancement of 5,000 acres of critical habitat in the
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CPRA, USACE ink deal for Mississippi River Gulf Outlet Ecosystem Restoration
Gordon Dove, Chairman of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), and Col. Scotty Autin, 66th Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, have signed a formal agreement to initiate the design phase of the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (MRGO) Ecosyst
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Addressing coastal erosion in Lancelin
The Shire of Gingin (WA) announced today the start of sand renourishment works at the North End Caravan Park in Lancelin. The northern foreshore has experienced significant accelerated erosion in recent years, with approximately 25–30 meters of dune and vegetation lost since 2019. Notably, around 15
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Preventing erosion at Flinders Parade in Scarborough
The City of Moreton Bay (QLD), being supported by the Federal Government, recently kicked off work on a cliff stabilization project at Flinders Parade in Scarborough. The works, which will enhance cliff stability and prevent erosion, are taking place along the foreshore opposite 133 to 153 Flinders
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Spotlight on South Manzanilla shoreline stabilization work (VIDEO)
The Ministry of Works and Infrastructure’s Coastal Protection Unit is hard at work safeguarding Trinidad and Tobago’s vulnerable coastlines from erosion and flooding. Their latest initiative – the South Manzanilla Shoreline Stabilization Project – is designed to protect the beach, preserve the natur
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Albanese Government: $15.1M boost for Moreton Bay coastal projects
The Albanese Government, through the Disaster Ready Fund (DRF), is investing more than $7.5 million in four projects along the Moreton Bay coast to protect communities from the increasing impact of coastal inundation as experienced through events like Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The projects are being
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Denbighshire Council: Reimagined and revamped Rhyl Prom reopens
After closing for renovation as part of the vital Sea Defense work on the Central Rhyl Coastal Defense Scheme, the prom in Rhyl is set to reopen to the public tomorrow. Recent work undertaken on the prom has seen pre-cast concrete steps installed and the ground level raised to provide flood protecti
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City of Newcastle – Southern Beaches Coastal Management Program
The City of Newcastle (NSW) has been working on a long-term plan to manage the coastline between Nobbys Headland and Glenrock Lagoon, collectively known as the Southern Beaches. Now, the city is sharing the shortlisted strategies being considered to help protect places like Merewether, Dixon Park an
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Surf City CSRM project moving to next phase
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently finalized a Chief’s Report for the Town of Surf City Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) project, marking a major milestone in ongoing efforts to protect the community and its coastline. The CSRM project is a joint effort between the Town of Surf City (NC)
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Replenishment project to restore Douglas Shire beaches
Maritime Safety Queensland is kicking off beach replenishment works across the Port Douglas shire region, an important project to help restore beaches in the area. From early August to late September 2025, around 45,000m³ of sand will be reused from the Killaloe dredge facility to top up local beach
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Time for the annual dredging campaign at Tallebudgera Creek
The City of Gold Coast, QLD, is continuing its long-term commitment to protect the local beaches with the annual dredging beginning at Tallebudgera Creek this week. This dredging is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to combat beach erosion and protect community infrastructure by pumping approximate