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Queensland Government: Upper Warrill Creek flood resilience project begins
Queensland Government said that the major on-ground works have begun to boost flood resilience, restore waterway health and protect agricultural land along Upper Warrill Creek in the Scenic Rim, thanks to a $6.7 million investment from the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments. Upper Warrill Creek is
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Ōpōtiki Marina development project backed by RIF investment
The Government is supporting Bay of Plenty’s economic growth with funding for two projects through the Regional Infrastructure Fund, Shane Jones, the Regional Development Minister, said. “These investments are about backing the infrastructure and resources that will drive long-term regional growth a
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Agate Construction wins contract for Indian River Inlet repairs
The USACE Philadelphia District has awarded a contract to Agate Construction for $53 million to conduct repairs of the north jetty at the Indian River Inlet in Sussex County, DE. Mobilization to the site is anticipated to begin in March or April of 2027 with in-water work to begin on May 1, 2027, ba
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Geraldton Port: MGN Civil to build new breakwater wall
As part of Mid West Ports Authority’s Port Maximization Project (PMaxP), Geraldton Port has engaged MGN Civil to build a new breakwater wall to reduce the severity and downtime of wave surge activity which, on average, requires us to close the Port for 34 days each year. Once completed, this breakwa
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World Bank to build flood resilience in Brazil’s Santa Catarina State
The World Bank Group has announced a new project to support the State of Santa Catarina, Brazil, to reduce the risk of devastating floods and strengthen the state’s capacity to manage weather-related disasters, mitigating impacts on the economy while protecting jobs and lives. The $119.2 million pro
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: Stabilizing riverbank along the Scheldt River
HERBOSCH-KIERE said that the preparatory works for the stabilization of the riverbank along the Scheldt River is underway, using soil mixing walls. Stabilizing the riverbank along the Scheldt River involves a transition toward nature-based bioengineering. By moving away from purely hardened concrete
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Work on Cameron Parish shoreline stabilization nears end
Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) said that the Cameron Parish Gulf Shoreline Stabilization Project is nearing completion. According to CPRA, this project adds a second interior line of breakwaters along Little Florida and Constance beaches, enhancing the existing shoreli
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: Preparing for upcoming Glacial Lake Outburst Flood
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Alaska District in partnership with the City and Borough of Juneau are preparing for the upcoming Glacial Lake Outburst Flood expected in August. The Pacific Ocean Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, said that they are delivering rapid and continuous transformat
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DPWH Quirino strengthens flood control efforts
In Quirino Province, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Quirino District Engineering Office (QDEO) is intensifying its flood mitigation efforts through the construction of flood control structures, drainage improvements, and proactive maintenance activities. District Engineer Rosario
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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