Project & Tenders
TfNSW launches Swansea Channel dredging tender
Transport for NSW has recently launched a tender process for the Swansea Channel dredging project. According to the tender notice, TfNSW is seeking a contractor to undertake the maintenance dredging of the Swansea Channel. The objective of the proposed dredging is to ensure the improvement and maint
Local leaders celebrate completion of the Spanish Pass Project
Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), along with local and state officials, have celebrated the completion of the largest ridge and marsh restoration effort in Louisiana – the Spanish Pass Project. “We’re standing on what was once open water and is now nearly 2,000 acres of
New Port Houston dredging bid coming out soon
Port Houston is looking for companies to help dredge between Bayport and Morgan’s Point along the Houston Ship Channel. As part of the Houston Ship Channel Expansion – Project 11, Segment 1C will widen this section to 700 ft and bring the depth to 48 ft. Dredged material will be reused to create dik
Rehabilitation of the Kimbe Port to commence mid this year
PNG Ports Corporation Limited has just announced that bids for the upgrade and extension of the company’s third largest port, the Kimbe, are now being evaluated. The project that will transform the precinct into a modern port includes repairs to the international and domestic coastal wharves, barge
Contract awarded for Mississippi River dike construction
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District recently reached a major project milestone and awarded a task order for dike construction at Below Walnut Bend and Shoofly Bar near Helena, Arkansas. The project delivery team awarded the task order via the Mississippi River Multiple Award Task Orde
VolkerStevin shortlisted for two Constructing Excellence SECBE awards
VolkerStevin recently announced that they have been shortlisted for two, prestigious, Constructing Excellence SECBE awards. The awards recognise and celebrate the very best companies, collaborations and projects from across the London and South East region, with a mission to drive the construction i
Bidding open for two Wilmington Harbor dredging projects
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District is looking for a contractor to provide maintenance dredging for two dredging projects in Northern Carolina. According to the Corps, the areas of consideration for these dredging services are Wilmington Harbor Anchorage Basin and 42-Ft Project, Ne
Contract awarded for the Port of Barranquilla dredging works
The Shanghai – Panamerican Dredging consortium has won a Col$ 55.5 million contract for the dredging of the Port of Barranquilla Access Channel. The signing ceremony was held yesterday, April 3rd, under the patronage of Guillermo Reyes, the Colombian minister of transport. According to him, the dred
Dutra nets massive dredging contract in Virginia
The Dutra Group of San Rafael, California, has won a multi-million dollar dredging contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. According to the government officials, the contract (W91236-23-C-5000) includes dredging by hopper or mechanical dredge and potential clean-up operations in Norfolk, Vir
B&K Construction wins $25.5M WSLP project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, recently awarded a contract for constructing the second levee reach on the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain (WSLP) Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction project. This contract will construct approximately 1.7 miles of the 17.5-mile-long levee
WEDA webinar on Houston Ship Channel expansion project
The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) is hosting their next webinar the “Project 11 Brief” on Friday, February 24 at 3:00 PM EST. The webinar will talk about next segment of the Houston Ship Channel expansion project (also known as Project 11), the Segment 3 – Barbours Cut which is scheduled to be
Dredging bids submitted for new airport projects in Maldives
Three parties have submitted bids to dredge areas in the Maldives where new airports will be developed, local media reports. The Government the Republic of Maldives is working to develop airports in six islands on a cross-subsidy basis. While developers have already been secured to build an airport
Albania to release tender for Romano Port project
The Government of Albania is now preparing to release a tender for the first development phase of the new Porto Romano infrastructure project. The tender will be based on a Construct & Finance approach, primarily concerning marine works and port infrastructure (breakwater/revetments, dredging & recl
Van Oord wins Millport flood scheme contract
Van Oord and North Ayrshire Council have signed a contract for the construction of Millport flood protection scheme on the island of Great Cumbrae, UK. The company will work in partnership with its subsidiary Mackley to deliver the scheme. Preparations have already started and construction is due to