Flood Mitigation
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Kiewit wins $404M Design-Build contract for Port Arthur project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District has awarded a $403,944,000 contract to Kiewit U.S. Contractors to construct additional portions of the Port Arthur Project, a component of the Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay (S2G) Coastal Storm Risk Management Project. The Port Arthur Project provid
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UK investing £2.65 billion for flood projects across the country
The UK’s Environment Agency has announced that over 1,000 flood schemes will be built or repaired to protect thousands of homes and businesses from the dangers of flooding. Investing a record £2.65 billion over two years towards the construction of new flood schemes and the repair and maintenance of
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Agreement signed on water infrastructure projects in Kenya
National Water Authority and Dredge Masters Kenya have signed a framework agreement to enhance cooperation in desilting of dams and dredging rivers prone to floods. Areas of collaboration include planning, execution, and management of water infrastructure projects to enhance water storage, flood con
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Council begins 2025 pre-emptive flood works at The Entrance channel
Central Coast Council said that they will start pro-active early flood mitigation works this month at The Entrance channel, establishing a pilot channel, in preparation for any significant weather events that may occur in the coming months. The timing for the works’ commencement follows the end of 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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Natural England: Tackling flooding in Norfolk and Suffolk
As climate change brings more frequent and severe flooding, innovative solutions are emerging to tackle these challenges. Working with nature, not against it, Natural England is proposing schemes to help tackle flooding in Norfolk and Suffolk. Projects in their region – one on the River Wissey in No
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Government invests in Village of Tahsis flood protection
Improvements to flood protection infrastructure are set to help the Village of Tahsis become more resilient to riverbank and coastal floods after a combined investment of more than $2.8 million from the federal, provincial and local governments, the Government of Canada said. This project involves c
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Matutinao River rehabilitation project finished
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has reconstructed damaged section of the river flood control system in Badian, Cebu. According to DPWH Region 7 Director, Danilo J. Villa Jr., the rehabilitation of the Matutinao River Structure was necessary due to the area’s susceptibility to floo
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DPWH completes flood control project in Hermosa, Bataan
Residents may now feel more secure against the risks of flooding and erosion due to the improved riverbank protection completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Hermosa, Province of Bataan. The completed flood control project, funded under the 2024 General Appropriations Act
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Funding announced for Bilton flood alleviation scheme
A major new £13.7m flood alleviation scheme is to be built in Bilton, near Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire Council said. The council has announced the project after securing funding from the Government to construct a number of lagoons, embankments and watercourses around the village to help reduce th
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Work done on the $61.2M Millport Flood Protection scheme
North Ayrshire Council has announced the successful completion of a £48 million (approx. $61.25 million) flood protection scheme on the Isle of Cumbrae, Scotland. Work started on Millport Flood Protection Scheme in spring 2023 to help improve the safety and security of the island’s residents against
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Italdraghe: Portable Axial Flow Pump for water management in Southeast Asia
Italdraghe has just introduced its new project: Portable Axial Flow Pump for water management in Southeast Asia. “We had the honor of hosting one of our clients at our office to present the working process of our power pack system. Our client asked us for a solution to address water management chall
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One week to go: 400+ exhibitors from offshore energy industry to gather in Amsterdam
The following is a press release from Navingo BV, the owner of Dredging Today and organizer of the annual Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference (OEEC). More than 400 exhibitors and co-exhibitors booked their spots at OEEC 2024 Businesses and organizations from across the offshore energy sector and
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Royal HaskoningDHV helping protect Singapore’s coastline
In response to the increasing risk of coastal flooding Singapore’s National Water Agency (PUB) has appointed Royal HaskoningDHV to conduct a flood risk assessment for the country’s coastline. Using their Global Flood Risk Tool, Royal HaskoningDHV will evaluate the likelihood of economic and social r