Coastal Protection
Coastal Protection
Beach recycling about to begin along Eastoke frontage
Havant Borough Council is carrying out beach recycling along the Eastoke frontage. According to Coastal Partners, this will reinstate the beach crest height and increase the standard of flood protection ahead of the summer season. Works will be carried out by Les Searle Group and are due to start on
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USACE stabilizes shoreline at Dollman Beachside in Jensen Beach
Through Valentine’s Day and the Presidents’ Day holiday weekend, the USACE Jacksonville District was protecting Floridians at Dollman Beachside in Jensen Beach. Working in partnership with St. Lucie County, crews are stabilizing a section of shoreline threatened by severe erosion – part of the Distr
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VIDEO: Koombana Groyne upgrade – done and dusted
As part of the transformation of Bunbury’s waterfront with the South West Development Commission, the Koombana Groyne has been rebuilt. According to Transport WA, more than 21,000 tons of rock has been added to the structure making it safer and stronger. The Koombana Groyne, located in Bunbury, is a
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Crisafulli and Albanese Governments: $57 million for coastal restoration
The Albanese and Crisafulli Governments are investing $57 million to help eight Queensland councils restore beaches severely eroded along the state’s southern coastline. Popular stretches of the southern Queensland coastline are set for renewal through the 2025 Tropical Cyclone Alfred Environmental
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Hall builds new seawall in Ebeye, Marshall Islands
The new seawall in Ebeye, the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), is set to minimize erosion and greatly reduce inundation from storm surges on this remote island, Hall Contracting said. “It was an honor to commemorate the 82nd annual Kwajalein Day this week alongside distinguished community lea
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Fingal County Council secures funding for emergency works at Portrane
Funding has been secured for the installation of a Rock Armor Revetment at Burrow Beach, Portrane, to prevent further erosion of this section of coastline which is threatening homes in the area, Fingal County Council said. The Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O’Brien TD, and
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From Zeeland to Wadden Islands – Boskalis’ TSHDs ready for action
Boskalis’ crews work along the Dutch coast almost year-round with their trailing suction hopper dredgers (TSHDs) Causeway, Freeway, Shoalway and Strandway. “Through beach and foreshore replenishment, we help protect the coastline from the effects of climate change – from Zeeland in the south to the
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Plaque unveiled for Cumbrae flood protection scheme
North Ayrshire Provost, Anthea Dickson, has unveiled a plaque for a Cumbrae £48million flood protection scheme. The project in Millport, on the Isle of Cumbrae, offers coastal protection to more than 600 properties. Throughout the works, designed to protect residents, homes and businesses against fl
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Jacobs designs one of the world’s largest coastal gate systems
Jacobs has been selected by the Gulf Coast Protection District (GCPD) to lead engineering design for a coastal storm surge barrier along the Texas Gulf Coast – The Gate (known as the Bolivar Roads Gate System), which is a central element of the Coastal Texas Project. The system is expected to be amo
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NMDC, Philippine Reclamation Authority: Spotlight on sustainable coastal development
NMDC Group held a working meeting with officials from the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) earlier this week – exchanging best practices on environmentally responsible coastal and marine development and exploring potential investment partnerships for the Philippines. Led by PRA Chairperson Ale
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Progress continues on Cardiff coastal defense scheme
Work on a major flood defense scheme in south-east Cardiff is progressing well, as construction on the scheme continues – to protect homes, businesses, and key infrastructure from flooding, coastal erosion, and the impacts of rising sea levels. When complete, the coastal defense scheme will safeguar
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Reducing flood and erosion risk at Selsey
To reduce flood and erosion risk at Selsey, Chichester District Council are undertaking beach management works at Danefield Road. According to the Council, this will involve the importation of approximately 9000 tons of shingle, to be deposited on the beach at Danefield Road in Selsey. The shingle w
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Senator Cassidy secures over $293M for Louisiana
Senator Bill Cassidy has secured over $293 million for Louisiana in the Energy and Water, Interior and Environment, and Commerce, Justice, and Science appropriations bills for fiscal year 2026. According to his official statement, this includes $137.5 million for the Morganza to the Gulf project, $2
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Wairiki coastal protection complete
Fiji Roads Authority (FRA) said that the coastal protection works covering 129 meters have been completed along the Holy Cross College frontage in Wairiki, Taveuni. According to the Authority, the coastal works help reduce coastal erosion and the impact of strong wave action, providing added protect