Construction will begin this winter on the Salem Wharf, which is expected to provide a big boost in waterfront activity by 2013… By Tom Dalton (salemnews) [mappress] Source: salemnews, December 29, 2011;
AquaBlok, Ltd., a leading manufacturer of composite particle materials for environmental remediation, has developed a new product for in-situ treatment and remediation of contaminated sediments. The new technology represents an improvement over costly remediation methods like dredging and convention
U.S. Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski last week announced she secured $51.7 million for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects in Maryland. The money is in the Fiscal Year 2012 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill, and includes $11.8 million for Poplar Island, $2.45 million for the Chesapeake Bay
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has opened the bidding process for the P84.48-million dredging project of the Port of Zamboanga. The port authority is also seeking tenders for the expansion of the Port of Matnog in Sorsogon. The PPA said the Port of Zamboanga project involves dredging the bert
Environmentalists and Hayden Island residents are fighting efforts by the Port of Portland to deposit dredge spoils from Terminal 6 at … By Brad Schmidt (oregonlive) [mappress] Source: oregonlive, December 28, 2011; Image: usace
Oakajee Port and Rail (OPR) will continue to be central to the development of mid-west port and rail infrastructure, with the State Government today confirming its support for the existing State Development Agreement (SDA) beyond 2011. The SDA is the key agreement between the State and OPR, for the
The State Government has announced that the dredging of Wallis Lake will go ahead in the new year. “The dredging is critical for the oyster industry and also for the boating industry which is so important to tourism and the Forster-Tuncurry community,” Myall Lakes MP, Stephen Bromhead said. Mr Bromh
Rep. Frank Pallone (D-6th District) announced that funding for beach replenishment in Port Monmouth is included in the fiscal year 2012 spending bill approved by the House of Representatives. The bill provides $2.94 million for the project, which adds to the $3.4 million Pallone has already secured.
The Jakarta public works agency has prepared Rp 1 billion (US$110,000) to overcome problems related to floods in Pondok Labu, South Jakarta. The agency will use the funds to widen and dredge the Krukut river, to build a 9,000 square meter dam and to make a 300-meter-long dike. The agency’s deputy he
Milford Sound’s main harbour will undergo a $6 million upgrade, involving the rebuilding of the 22-year-old breakwater, starting in January… By Olivia Caldwell (odt) [mappress] Source: odt, December 28, 2011;
Missouri Basin levees in presidentially-declared disaster areas will receive significantly more funding for repairs under the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act signed Friday by President Obama. Of the $8.6 billion provision for nationwide disaster relief, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will recei
The cargo handling of Chittagong Port has gone into full-fledged automation as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday inaugurated the … (thefinancialexpress-bd) [mappress] Source: thefinancialexpress-bd, December 28, 2011; Image: cpa.gov
On Dec. 9, the state of Florida issued a permit that would allow Lee County to dredge Blind Pass. The county expects a federal permit sometime in January. County officials hope to remove 100,000 cubic yards of sand that has flowed into the pass since it was opened by a $3.2 million project in 2009.
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) informs the shipping, harbour craft and pleasure craft communities in Singapore’s waters that dredging works at Pasir Panjang Terminal commence. Dredging works will be carried out by the grab dredgers, “Ebisu”/“Musashi”, held in position by 2 spuds as a
