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Dredging plan for Carnarvon Fascine released
The Transport Minister, Rita Saffioti, today announced that the McGowan Government will undertake a $3 million dredging project to improve ocean access from the Carnarvon Fascine. The project will also include works to stabilise the sand spit. This announcement is the result of the close collaborati
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South Hayling beach campaign starting next week
Havant Borough Council will be carrying out an annual South Hayling beach recycling campaign during March 2023. According to the Coastal Partners, the works will help reinstate the beach profile following the winter period and will help to reduce the risk of coastal flooding and erosion to the prope
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Texel nourishment campaign to continue until May
Rijkswaterstaat and Boskalis continue with the regular nourishment of the Texel coast, applying new sand to the beach at De Koog. According to Rijkswaterstaat, the two companies will continue maintenance of the coast until the beginning of May 2023. Thanks to this extra sand, Texel will be better pr
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DPWH working to dredge the Panay River
The Philippines’ Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is about to begin dredging activities on the Panay River, particularly at the mouth of the Cogon-Hamulauon River. According to DPWH assistant regional director Engr. Al Fruto, over the years the river siltation has become serious proble
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TSHD Modi R wrapping up Fremantle dredging works
Fremantle Ports announced today that the hopper dredge Modi R is putting finishing touches on the Port Beach Sand Nourishment project. “Today, the final push was on, to deposit sand on to Fremantle’s Port Beach, as the the dredge Modi R rainbowed a sand and water slurry, to ensure a wide and pleasan
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White Creek dredging project to resume in the fall
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has announced that due to contractor delay the White Creek priority dredging project in Sussex County will not be completed this season. The project was initially scheduled for completion March 31 to comply with existing seasonal
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Rohde Nielsen wraps up Poland dredging gig
Rohde Nielsen recently completed major capital and maintenance dredging project in Gdansk North Port for the client Gdynia Port Authority. The project – related to the construction of a new deep-sea outer harbor – included deepening of the port entrance and turning circle, which was split into vario
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Officials tour Santa Cruz Harbor dredging operations
The Army Corps’ San Francisco District yesterday welcomed South Pacific Division Commander BG Antoinette Gant and SPD Regional Programs Director Mr. John Moreno for a tour of key projects in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties. In the morning, they were joined by District Commander LTC Kevin Arnett, SP
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Cowes dredging campaign in full swing
Jenkins Marine recently kicked off maintenance dredging works at several sites within the Cowes Harbour (UK). According to the Harbour Commission, the dredging commenced in late-February and will continue until Wednesday, April 1st 2023, depending upon weather conditions. The works are being carried
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Two Ohio River dredging projects available for comment
In efforts to maintain a safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally sound waterborne transportation system, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is finalizing the design of two dredge projects on the Ohio River. The proposed projects include dredging of the government harbors, water intakes, and the
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Adelaide beach management works
The Department for Environment and Water (DEW) manages the Adelaide metropolitan coastline on a seasonal basis for coastal protection and to maintain sandy beaches for the community to enjoy. With monitoring and planning complete, DEW has released an update on the upcoming beach replenishment works.
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Littlehampton dredging works set for early March
Littlehampton Harbour (UK) has just announced that there will be sustained dredging activity within harbour limits from 8th March 2023 for approximately 3 weeks. As reported, The Marine Group’s water injection dredger ‘CMS INNOVATION’ will be engaged in water injection dredging primarily at both Aru
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Lyme Regis dredging campaign starting soon
Lyme Regis Town Council has just announced that the dredger will be arriving soon to commence annual dredging of the Lyme Regis outer harbour and summer pontoons. Usually, dredging activities at Lyme Regis take place during May and June, but this year officials decided to get started a little early.
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Hopper dredge Viking R working in Bunbury
Another round of maintenance dredging works in Bunbury is underway, according to the Department of Transport, Western Australia. Dredging, which kicked off last week, is expected to continue until mid-March. Over the course of the project, the contractor will dredge the main shipping channel and Out