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Fortune Bay dredging about to begin
Landside works have started in preparation for maintenance dredging and jetty repairs at the inlet to Fortune Bay Canal, Lucaya Service Company Ltd. (LUSCO) announced last week. The long-awaited project was welcome news for business and recreational boat owners who had anticipated the deepening of t
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PHOTO: Dredge C.R. McCaskill working in Houston
Weeks Marine, Inc. has just released a photo of their cutter suction dredge, the C.R. McCaskill, and dredge tending tugboats James K & Jack K, working in the Bayport Ship Channel. The works are part of the wider Houston Ship Channel Expansion project – also known as the Project 11. Weeks was recentl
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Kennet & Avon Canal dredging already pays off
Boats on the Kennet & Avon Canal have been benefiting from a recently completed dredging programme on the canal near Hungerford, the Canal & River Trust said. The specialist project was part of the Trust’s ongoing work to protect and keep open the 200-year-old canal for the benefit of boaters, towpa
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Protecting the Montrose coastline
Angus Council officers recently met with Montrose Community Council to update them on plans to manage coastal erosion along the town’s coastline. The meeting, which was also attended by local councillors, gained insight to the short and longer-term plans to defend the sand dunes at Montrose Bay and
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Winter Park canals close due to dredging
Two popular canals in Winter Park will close for several weeks for regular maintenance dredging, the City of Winter Park said. The Venetian Canal, which connects Lake Maitland to Lake Osceola, will close beginning today. According to the city, the use of the canal will be restricted to Monday throug
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Iloilo ports development project includes dredging
International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has submitted a proposal to the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) to develop two ports in Iloilo – the Iloilo Port Complex and the Port of Dumangas. In line with the future development needs of Iloilo and the Visayas, ICTSI submitted a Letter of
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Work underway to upgrade coastal defences in Penrhyn Bay
Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK recently began work on a multi-million-pound coastal defence project in North Wales. The contractor, appointed by Conwy Borough Council, is utilising its expertise to deliver £7.5 million worth of shoreside improvements as part of the Penrhyn Bay development. Jones Br
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PHOTO UPDATE: The largest project in Boskalis’ history – New Manila Airport
rexDronieTV has just released the latest photo update from the largest land reclamation project in Boskalis’ history – the New Manila International Airport (NMIA). This will be the Philippines’ largest and most sophisticated airport and the dredging works are moving ahead according to schedule. Unde
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Esplanade Lagoon maintenance includes sand replenishment
The Cairns Esplanade Lagoon will undergo its biennial maintenance program from 18 July to 8 August to ensure the city’s most iconic feature remains in top condition. The maintenance program will include repairs and upgrades to the pool’s surface, lighting, pump systems etc. “The pool and its surroun
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Reclaiming new land at Kunburudhoo, Maldives
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) released the latest update on the Adh. Kunburudhoo Shore Protection Project yesterday. According to MTCC, the dredging and land reclamation operations are ongoing with 52% completion so far. Scope of works will include: The value of the project is MV
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The Maldives launches coastal protection megaproject
A megaproject worth MVR 1 billion (over $65 million) is set to be launched with the assistance of Japan to protect the Maldives’ shores. The project is funded by the Green Climate Fund in collaboration with the Maldives Government and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The Ministry o
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The Indian Quay project in Gdynia includes dredging
The NDI group signed a contract for the reconstruction of the Indian Quay with the Port of Gdynia (Poland) in December 2022. Approximately three months later, the works on the project are in full swing with about 70 percent of the project completed so far. NDI’s main task is to reconstruct approxima
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City of Cape Town: Zandvlei in need of dredging
The City of Cape Town has received the final assessment reports from specialist consultants on the proposed remediation interventions for Zandvlei, located in the False Bay Nature Reserve. The City is studying the reports, and notes the recommendations and considerations related to the imminent dred
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Work on Hayling Island’s south coast completes
The beach management works on Hayling Island’s south coast are now complete, Coastal Partners said. Around 13,000 cubic metres of shingle have been relocated from where it was deposited by waves and tides to priority areas along Eastoke. This process is vital to help protect homes and businesses aga