Coastal Protection
Coastal Protection
Boskalis awards framework agreement for beach management in England
Boskalis Westminster Ltd., as part of the VBA joint venture with VolkerStevin and AtkinsRéalis, has been awarded a framework agreement for beach management across England. Under this contract with the Environment Agency, the JV will focus on beach management, coastal protection and flood-risk reduct
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Van Oord secures place on EA’s Beach Management Framework
Van Oord has secured one of two places on the Environment Agency’s specialist marine Beach Management Framework, through which coastal protection and beach maintenance works will be delivered around the English coastline. Van Oord, with support from subsidiary Mackley, will provide the Environment A
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Spotlight on Mid-Breton Land Bridge marsh creation project (VIDEO)
Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) has completed the Mid-Breton Land Bridge Marsh Creation Project. This project restored 373 acres of vital wetland habitat in an area devastated by Hurricane Katrina. According to CPRA, this $40 million investment is part of a larger land
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NMDC Dredging and Marine inaugurates Coastal and Hydrodynamic Center
Abu Dhabi’s based NMDC Dredging and Marine has inaugurated the NMDC Coastal and Hydrodynamic Center, the region’s first hydraulic physical modelling test facility. According to NMDC, the purpose-built facility enables the simulation and physical testing of complex marine, coastal and offshore infras
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: Protecting Louisiana’s working coast
The Fourchon Beach Restoration and Protection project is underway in Lafourche Parish, restoring approximately 6,000 linear feet of eroded shoreline, with support from $2 million in funding from the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA). This stretch of beach plays a vital ro
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Dike-raising project at Masonville Dredged Material Containment Facility enters final stage
The final phase of a major dike-raising project is underway at the Masonville Dredged Material Containment Facility in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Once completed, the dike will be raised to +42 feet above the Patapsco River and will provide the Maryland Port Administration (MPA) with 10 million cubic
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Work starts on Anchorsholme Coast Protection Scheme
Work has started on the Anchorsholme Coast Protection Scheme, Blackpool Council said. The project is set to protect 5,000 properties from flooding and help save the sandy beach from coastal erosion. Works to establish the construction compound are nearing completion, and works to the sloped revetmen
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NMDC Dredging and Marine unveils Coastal and Hydrodynamic Center (VIDEO)
NMDC Dredging & Marine has unveiled the NMDC Coastal & Hydrodynamic Center, the region’s first hydraulic physical modeling test facility, bringing advanced coastal and marine engineering validation to the UAE. This milestone strengthens local expertise, enabling more efficient marine operations, NMD
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BREAKING NEWS: Boskalis raises the bar in Portsmouth
Over the past six years, Boskalis Westminster Ltd., in a joint venture with VolkerStevin, has been working on the largest coastal protection project ever undertaken in the United Kingdom – the Southsea Coastal Scheme in Portsmouth. “The result: a well-protected city with an award-winning promenade a
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Phase 2 of 40 Arpent Canal Wetlands Enhancement underway
Construction is now underway on Phase 2 of the 40 Arpent Canal Wetlands Enhancement. This is a major step towards restoring this once thriving marsh, Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) said. “This project is spearheaded by our partners Ducks Unlimited, who secured funding
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Fiji secures $37.3M to strengthen coastal climate resilience
The Government of Fiji has secured a major grant agreement valued at $16.7 million (FJD $37.33 million) to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable coastal communities against the impacts of climate change. Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry, Tomasi Tunabuna, delivered the update
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EXCLUSIVE: Boskalis wins Oosterschelde deal
Boskalis Nederland has won a contract for a major sand replenishment project at the Galgeplaat and the Slikken van den Dortsman in the Oosterschelde estuary in the Netherlands. Following the construction of the Oosterscheldekering – a series of dams and storm surge barriers that protect the Netherla
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Foyle and Marine: Barmouth Project moves ahead
Foyle and Marine Dredging said that the Barmouth Piers (Moles) Repair Project is moving ahead, with rock armor installation now underway. “Following a challenging start to the year, where adverse weather conditions limited safe access to site, it’s great to see works moving forward at pace. The proj
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Gordon N. Ball wins Belvedere seawall contract
The Belvedere City Council, CA, has approved a $3.5 million construction contract to repair the eroding Beach Road seawall. At its April 13 meeting, the council voted to award the contract to Walnut Creek-based Gordon N. Ball Construction Inc., with work tentatively set to start June 1. According to