Coastal Protection
Coastal Protection
Preparations underway for the St Francis Bay coastal protection scheme
St Francis Property Owners Association (SFPO), South Africa, has announced that preparations are underway for the Long Term Coastal Protection Scheme (LTCPS). The scheme will dredge sand from the Sand River Delta and other priority areas on The Kromme to various discharge points along the beachfront
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Hutchinson Island beach nourishment project on the way
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District recently released solicitation for the Hutchinson Island Shore Protection Project in Florida. According to the Corps, project work includes construction of a dune and beach berm in two segments within the approximately 4 miles of the Martin Cou
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Nearly 4 million cubic yards of dredged sand needed for the West Belle Headland repair
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) have signed a Noncompetitive Negotiated Agreement (NNA) authorizing the use of up to four million cubic yards of sand to repair West Belle Headland following damage caused by Hurricane Zeta. Originally p
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KSC shoreline protection project available for public comment
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District is gathering information to define issues and concerns that will be addressed in an analysis to be prepared in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document for the nourishment of the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) shoreline
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Te Awanga coastal protection project almost done
Just three weeks after Lattey Group broke ground on the Te Awanga Coastal Protection Project, New Zealand, the work is already 75% complete. Much of the innovative five-tier structure is now naturally covered by beach material, blending seamlessly into the coastal landscape. This vital infrastructur
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CPRA terminating the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project
The State of Louisiana, through its Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), has reached an agreement with the Louisiana Trustee Implementation Group to officially terminate the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project. The decision follows CPRA’s determination, as the Lead Implementing
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DEME working to protect Grand Lahou shoreline
DEME Group recently commenced work on a coastal protection project in Grand Lahou, Ivory Coast. According to DEME, the nature-based coastal protection project aims to stabilize the sand barrier between the Tagba Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean. This vital initiative will help safeguard the Grand Lahou
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West Texas Beach nourishment project set for September
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham has announced the commencement of The Continuing Authorities Program Section 204 (CAP 204) West Texas Beach Nourishment Project, which will be executed through a partnership between the Texas General Land Office (GLO), the City of Galveston and the U.S. Army
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Fernandina Beach sand placement complete
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Marinex Construction have completed beach fill (renourishment) of Fernandina Beach, several months ahead of schedule, as part of the Nassau County Shore Protection Project. After installing approx. 750,000 cubic yards of sand, the beach is now armed to protect th
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CPRA developing the 2029 Coastal Master Plan
The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) is soliciting new project ideas for the development of the 2029 Coastal Master Plan, which will guide future coastal restoration and protection efforts. The Coastal Master Plan, updated every six years, serves as Louisiana’s strategic
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Van Oord and Boskalis win contract for IJsselmeerdijk project
A consortium consisting of Van Oord and Boskalis and Zuiderzeeland Water Board last week signed the contract to reinforce the IJsselmeerdijk, the Netherlands. Contract signing is the final step in awarding the implementation of this dyke reinforcement project between Lelystad and Ketelbrug. The dyke
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Coastal protection work nears end at Koombana Bay and Leschenault Inlet
The City of Bunbury, along with the Department of Transport, are completing much-needed upgrades to coastal protection at Koombana Bay and Leschenault Inlet. Works on the Leschenault Inlet rock walls at Koombana North are nearing completion and the contractor will now move to the area adjacent to Ko
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EXCLUSIVE: Boskalis returns to Benin
About two years after their last project in Benin, Boskalis is returning to the West African country. After constructing a 6.4 million cubic meter sand motor in 2022 to protect a stretch of the country’s vulnerable coastline, Boskalis will again work with sand to prevent coastal erosion. “We will de
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Egypt steps up to safeguard its Mediterranean coastline
Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, said that Egypt is stepping up efforts to safeguard its Mediterranean coastline, in response to the growing threat of climate change. According to a statement from the Ministry, the first phase of the Alexandria Coast Protection Project is cu