Operations & Maintenance
Operations & Maintenance
East Rockaway to Rockaway Inlet, and Jamaica Bay works VIDEO update
Construction works on the East Rockaway Inlet to Rockaway Inlet and Jamaica Bay project are progressing along nicely, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District latest update. In general, the project includes construction of nature based and structural features on the Jamaica B
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Swinoujscie – Szczecin project progresses quickly
Dredging works for the Świnoujście – Szczecin fairway project in Poland are coming along nicely, according to DEME Group’s latest report. Together with their joint venture partners, Van Oord, DEME is responsible for deepening and widening the fairway along a section of approximately 62 kilometres. A
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Howards Bay dredging in full swing
Strategic navigational dredging of the Howards Bay in Superior (WI) is in full swing now, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District. The work is part of the maintenance dredging contract awarded to La Crosse, Wisconsin-based, J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. “This work in Howards Bay
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Kenmare dredge back in action
Following the successful relocation of the dredge and Wet Concentrator Plant (“WCP”) B, Kenmare Resources has commenced production at Pilivili site in Mozambique. WCP B and its dredge were relocated 23 kilometres from their previous mining location of Namalope to the high grade Pilivili ore zone. Af
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Photo: TSHD Albatros working in Lyttelton
Dutch-owned trailer suction hopper dredge Albatros has begun annual maintenance dredging campaign in Lyttelton, New Zealand. According to the Lyttelton Port Company, these works are part of an 11-week maintenance dredging project. The Albatros, operated by Dutch Dredging, will carry out work in the
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Next Round of Tuggerah Lake dredging operations
The Central Coast Council, NSW, has started the next round of dredging operations at the Tuggerah Lake. According to the NSW Government latest report, dredging works are taking place in the vicinity of The Entrance Bridge. The dredging scheme started on Friday, 11 September 2020 and the completion i
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Seawick sea defences project kicks off
The Environment Agency has started work on a £1.1 million scheme that will improve the resilience of the sea defences at Seawick, Essex. According to the EA, the scheme will reduce the risk of erosion to the existing sea defences. The plan is to place rock armour around the sea wall at Hutley’s Gap
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Strong’s Island project set for July
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District has announced the closure of Albeni Cove Recreation Area for the 2021 season in order to stage materials for Strong’s Island bank stabilization work. Strong’s Island encompasses a mid-channel island of the Pend Oreille River in Bonner County, Idaho.
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Barnstable County dredge program update
The Barnstable County, MA, has just released the latest update on the county’s Dredge Program. According to the update, the 25th season of work continues as the dredge crew worked on Columbus Day and throughout the week. “A few windy days, a minor hydraulic hose that had to be repaired and all in al
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Johnston Civil completes Heathcote River dredging
Johnston Civil Ltd. of Lakeside, Canterbury New Zealand, has announced the successful completion of the Heathcote River dredging works. According to the company, this huge job spanned over 3 stages from 2018-2020. Johnston completed the works using their amphibious excavator, a barge and a long reac
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BMT wins major contract in Western Australia
The Department of Transport, Western Australia, recently awarded a major long-term contract to improve the efficiency and reduce the frequency of dredging required at different coastal locations each year. Under the $13.35 million contract, BMT Commercial Australia Pty Ltd will provide their profess
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Honolulu District awards $316 million in FY20
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District recently completed a successful Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20). During the FY20, 536 contract actions were awarded totaling $316 million, including $74.8 million for small business, reports USACE. Honolulu District contract actions signify the Corps’ commi
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ML Dredging back at Gosport Marina
Once again, ML Dredging has won the contract for Gosport Marina latest dredge campaign. Gosport has come a long way since 1100 when the Bishop of Winchester took refuge during a heavy storm and suggested it should be called ‘God’s Port’. Over the years the marina has provided a safe haven for many v
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Dredging the Murghab River
The Murghab River, a transboundary river that flows from Afghanistan to Turkmenistan, hasn’t been dredged in a long time. According to the USAID Central Asia, over the past three decades, the riverbed has risen by nearly three meters. Additionally, the risk of flooding increased with changes in rive