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Kent and South London dredging contracts for Land & Water
Wet civil engineering firm Land & Water has won a contract with the Environment Agency to complete dredging works in Kent and South London (KSL). With mobilisation due to start in late August and dredging works planned for September, Land & Water will be working downstream of Sluice Weir on the Rive
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River Medina dredging nears end
Jenkins Marine was instructed recently by Isle of Wight Council to carry out a capital dredge in the River Medina where it approaches Newport harbour to increase the depth of the navigable channel. The full dredge length was over 500m from start point to its finish in Newport harbour. The last time
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Boost for East Side Coastal Resiliency
New York City Mayor, Bill de Blasio, yesterday announced almost $140 million in new City funding to add more community amenities as part of East Side Coastal Resiliency (ESCR), the world-leading effort to protect Manhattan’s east side from the worst effects of climate change. ESCR is a $1.45 billion
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PHOTO: Marikina River dredging work
The Philippine News Agency (PNA) has just released this beautiful photo of a backhoe on a floating platform, taken yesterday during the Marikina River dredging work. Marikina City has been prone to flooding, and the river water has always been monitored during typhoons. A couple of weeks ago, the Ph
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USACE completes Sodus Bay breakwater repairs
The USACE Buffalo District and its contractor Michigan-based Great Lakes Dock & Materials, L.L.C have completed the repair work to the east breakwater in Great Sodus Harbor. The project is located in Sodus Bay, Village of Sodus Point, Wayne County, NY. Work was completed May 19th, of the $3.86 milli
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Lake Linganore dredging wraps up
Frederick County Executive, Jan Gardner, announced yesterday that the Lake Linganore dredging project is now completed. Over the past two years, sediment has been removed to restore the lake’s water storage capacity and improve recreational access for residents. Lake Linganore serves as the primary
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All set for Ashburton dredging
The Pilbara Ports Authority will conduct the dredging and survey operations in the Port of Ashburton in the following days. The project is scheduled to begin on June 13 and expected to last three to four weeks. According to the official statement, “the dredging operation and support activities will
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XblocPlus placement at Vistula Spit Project VIDEO
The Vistula Spit Shipping Channel project in Poland is moving forward according to schedule. The Channel through the Vistula Spit is a major infrastructure project that will generate important economic benefits for the Republic of Poland. The Spit is a peninsular stretch of land, separating the Vist
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Pasig River dredging begins
San Miguel Corporation (SMC), in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), other national government agencies, and Metro Manila mayors, yesterday officially launched its ambitious, five-year plan to dredge and rehabilitate the Pasig River. The project is set to bec
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Jan De Nul’s largest CSD starts its first project
Largest cutter suction dredger in Jan De Nul fleet, the Willem van Rubroeck started its very first assignment in Mauritania recently. In the port of the capital Nouakchott, the vessel is working for developer ARISE Mauritania, on the deepening of the access channel, the port basin and the new berth
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Duchesne River: EPA reaches settlement with landowners
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a settlement with Karl and David Lamb to remedy environmental impacts associated with alleged Clean Water Act (CWA) violations in Duchesne County, Utah. The Administrative Order on Consent (AOC) between EPA and the Lambs remedies unpermi
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O‘ahu seawall repair project kicks off
A popular walkway along a scenic portion of O‘ahu’s south shore will be repaired and reinforced as part of a project beginning this week, the City and County of Honolulu said. Approximately 500 feet of seawall located along the promenade between the Waikīkī Aquarium and Barefoot Beach Café food conc
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Waikahua Seawall transformation about to begin
A massive transformation of the Waikahua Seawall is set to begin this month, Eastland Group reports. The seawall located around Eastland Port’s southern log yard will be made stronger to prevent erosion and improve its overall appearance and performance. Commenting the latest news, Eastland Group ch
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Grand Haven dredging kicks off
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, started their Grand Haven dredging and beach nourishment project earlier this week. Under the contract, heavy equipment will be operating on the shoreline at Grand Haven State Park to spread and level the sand being added to the beach. Work already