Coastal Protection
Coastal Protection
Oak Island beachfill project postponed to the 2025-2026 winter season
The Town of Oak Island, North Carolina, has presented the latest update on the upcoming Beach Nourishment Project. The Town solicited bids for the project from October 15, 2024, to November 12, 2024. Due to Contractor requests, local officials provided the options to bid the project for construction
Coastal Protection
Jan De Nul launches European research project DuneFront
Jan De Nul Group, together with its partners, has launched the DuneFront — a new European research project that leads the way for using nature-based coastal protection across Europe and beyond. Traditional coastal protection systems, such as concrete seawalls and dikes, are increasingly proving inad
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Gbaga Channel dredging operations in full swing
To mitigate coastal risks—particularly flooding—and enhance the resilience of Togolese and Beninese shorelines against climate change, mechanical dredging of the Gbaga channel and the restoration of its surrounding ecosystem are currently underway. Since the project’s launch, biweekly site meetings
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VIDEO: Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project
Hall Contracting has just released a very interesting video about their work on the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project (TCAP). Since commencing the project in 2022, their crew delivered an array of coastal protection infrastructure in Tuvalu to improve the island nation’s resilience to rising sea lev
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Beach nourishment resumes along Mounts Bay
Beach nourishment works will kick off next week at Mounts Bay, Marengo to build resilience to coastal erosion along the Great Ocean Road. Sand from areas south of Point Bunbury, Apollo Bay will be harvested for the works, which aim to protect both the roadway and essential services in the area. “We
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New coastal project to benefit communities along the Blackwater Estuary
Essex Wildlife Trust, RSPB and Harwich Haven Authority have joined together to deliver a two-year project to protect coastal communities from flooding, alongside creating habitat for key wildlife species. Together, the partners will be delivering the Blackwater Estuary Beneficial Use of Dredged Sedi
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Restoring the Pinellas County beaches (VIDEO)
Pinellas County (FL) is a peninsula with 35 miles of sandy beaches on 11 barrier islands. The sand is what attracts visitors from across the world and is vital to the economy and the way of life for local communities. Last year, the County completed a nourishment project at Pass-a-Grille, in which t
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DPWH improves flood protection in Gapan City
The Philippines’ Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has successfully completed a vital flood protection project on the Peñaranda River in Gapan City, Nueva Ecija. According to DPWH, the newly constructed flood mitigation structure – including a 312.40-meter double-berm system, a 10-meter
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Capital coastal protection project begins in Marshall Islands
Site works have started on a critical coastal protection project located in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI). The project design is led by consulting engineering company Royal HaskoningDHV on behalf of the RMI Ministry of Public Works, Infrastructure and Utilities (MPWIU), with dredging an
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DEME: Spotlight on Marine Turtle Protection Program
DEME Group has just released the latest update on its coastal protection and restoration activities in Grand Lahou, Ivory Coast. These efforts are centered on dredging operations and shoreline protection works aimed at stabilizing the sand barrier between the Tagba Lagoon and the ocean. “By doing so
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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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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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Palm Beach dredging/beachfill project starting in mid-February
The Town of Palm Beach (FL), partnering with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will this month begin work on a sand placement project on the island’s north end. This stage of the Town’s overall Coastal Management Plan includes dredging operations in Palm Beach Harbor. The project will dredge around