Coastal Protection
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BREAKING NEWS: Jan De Nul’s work in Itapoá enters final stage
The Port of São Francisco said that the final stage of one of the largest coastal engineering projects ever carried out in Brazil – the Itapoá work – is nearing its completion. The Figueira do Pontal Beach will be the last stretch contemplated by the widening works of the Itapoá shore. The start of
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Swansea Seawall repair project on the way
The Swansea Seawall at Belmont Street will finally be repaired and reopened, with $7.5 million now confirmed to get the job done. The Minns Labor Government has put $7.5 million on the table, with Transport for NSW to work directly with Lake Macquarie City Council to get the repairs moving. Accordin
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Boskalis reinforces dike between Zwolle and Olst
For the past six years, calculations, drawings and plans have been prepared to reinforce the 30-kilometer-long dike between the city of Zwolle and the town of Olst in the Netherlands, Boskalis said. Starting this year, the Boskalis Nederland project teams also began the physical work, with the offic
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Rohde Nielsen completes Soulac-sur-Mer dredging job
Rohde Nielsen has successfully completed coastal protection works at Soulac-sur-Mer, France, addressing severe shoreline erosion along the southern coastline. According to the company, 200.000 m³ of sand from the maintenance dredging of the port access channel in the Gironde estuary was reused for c
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Boskalis raises the bar in Togo
Invest International said that the coastal protection works in Togo have reached a major milestone, with construction now in its final stage and impact already clearly visible along one of West Africa’s most vulnerable shorelines. Implemented by Boskalis and co-financed by Invest International, the
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: CSD R.S. Weeks busy in Florida
Just offshore in Palm Beach County, Florida, Weeks Marine crews are restoring the Ocean Ridge shoreline in Florida. The cutter suction dredger (CSD) R.S. Weeks is dredging and placing new sand onto the beaches. This type of work plays an important role in improving long-term coastal resilience and s
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VIDEO: Sorrento Southern Groyne project in Perth
Tenmex Industrial has released an official construction project video from the Sorrento Southern Groyne project in Perth, Western Australia. Along this stretch of coastline, the Sorrento Central and Southern groynes continue to play a vital role in preserving beach width and protecting public amenit
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Spotlight on Tanjung Kepah Mangrove Action Project (VIDEO)
Wetlands International Malaysia has just released a video named ‘The Building with Nature: Tanjung Kepah Mangrove Action Project (TKMAP)’, highlighting how working with nature can create lasting benefits for both people and the environment. Over the years, the project transformed a vulnerable stretc
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Ivey announces $87M in RESTORE Act Funding for projects in coastal Alabama
Governor Kay Ivey said last week that the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (RESTORE Council) approved more than $403 million in funding decisions for restoration efforts spanning the Gulf Coast states. According to Ivey, Alabama will benefit with projects totaling $87 million for restoration
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BREAKING NEWS: Over $90M secured for Chandeleur Islands restoration
The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) has been awarded $90.8 million for the Chandeleur Islands restoration project through the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council’s (RESTORE) 2026 Funded Priorities List, approved earlier this week. The award provides critical suppor
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Historic Jeddah Waterfront Project enters second phase, dredging included
Saudi Arabia’s Historic Jeddah Waterfront Rehabilitation Project has entered its second phase, with construction underway on a 972-metre marine quay. This work is part of wider efforts to restore Al Arbaeen Lagoon and revitalize the city’s historic waterfront. The project, implemented under the Hist
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BREAKING NEWS: Van Oord kicks off Lincolnshire beach nourishment
Van Oord has started the beach nourishment works to help reduce flood risk for Lincolnshire’s coastal communities, on behalf of the Environment Agency. According to Van Oord, over the next 4 to 5 weeks, around 300,000 cubic meters of sand will be pumped onto the beaches using the Vox Alexia – one of
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Work underway to protect Northumberland shoreline
Northumberland County Council said that two projects are underway – designed to protect two of the county’s villages from coastal erosion. In the south-east, work on the Cresswell Coastal Road Slope Management Scheme has started and is expected to last around eight weeks. It will involve stabilizin
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Annual beach work starts at Lincolnshire coast
The Environment Agency will be starting annual work tomorrow to reduce the risk of flooding for Lincolnshire’s coastal communities. Sand will be topped up on beaches between Saltfleet and Gibraltar Point costing over £7 million. This annual beach management work involves dredging sand from licensed