Project & Tenders
USACE launches Santa Barbara Harbor dredging tender
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District is looking for a contractor that will perform the next cycle of dredging works at Santa Barbara Harbor. According to the Corps, the construction services will consist of maintenance dredging of the federal navigation channels at Santa Barbara Ha
USACE proposes maintenance dredging of the Arthur Kill Channel
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District is working on a project that will see Arthur Kill Federal Navigation Channel dredged to a depth of -50 feet Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) plus 1 foot of allowable over-depth. According to the Corps, the proposed maintenance dredging of the New York a
Coastal Texas Program receives Federal authorization
President Biden signed the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 into law on December 23, 2022, which includes authorization of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Coastal Texas Program. This legislative action officially authorizes USACE to begin implementation activities for this large-sca
Willoughby Channel dredging project on the way
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District is working on a future Willoughby Channel dredging project in Norfolk, Virginia. According to the Corps, USACE is seeking qualified and experienced firms capable of performing approximately 65,000 to 80,000 cubic yards of maintenance dredging from t
VolkerStevin secures £21.9M Rother Tidal Walls scheme
VolkerStevin recently won a £21.9 million contract from the Environment Agency (EA) which will improve flood defences on the east bank of the River Rother in Rye, East Sussex. The company worked with the client and designers under the EA’s Collaborative Delivery Framework to provide Early Contractor
White Rock Lake dredging project step closer
The Dallas City Council has approved an engineering services contract to provide preliminary engineering design services for the White Rock Lake Dredging Project. According to the city officials, the Board approved the contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $952,700.00. Un
VBA hands over flood alleviation scheme at Egremont, Cumbria
VBA, a VolkerStevin, Boskalis Westminster and Atkins, Member of SNC Lavalin group joint venture recently handed over much welcomed flood alleviation scheme at Egremont, Cumbria. VBA was awarded the £12 million contract by the Environment Agency in July 2018 and after a design development phase and o
New Humble Canal Floodgate sod turning ceremony
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers joined federal, state and local officials last Friday in celebrating the start of construction for a new Humble Canal Floodgate, marking the first segment of the critical 98-mile Morganza to the Gulf Hurricane Risk Reduction System to be built with federal dollars. U
Dredging Corporation of India locks down another multi-million contract
Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCI) has just won another multi-million dredging/land reclamation contract at Paradip Port. According to DCI, the 60 CR INR Reclamation Dredging Contact for the year 2022-23 comes from the Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL). As reported, the latest contract incl
Boskalis takes part in Europa Terminal modernisation project
Port of Antwerp-Bruges and PSA Antwerp recently gave the official green light for the renewal of the quayside and terminal at Europa Terminal. The works, which will take about nine years and be carried out in three phases, will ensure that the latest generation of container ships can continue to cal
West Kent’s £21.5M flood scheme gets the green light
The Environment Agency scheme to build a flood embankment and pumping station in Hildenborough has received planning permission from Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council. The works planned at Hildenborough include a new embankment, pumping station, kiosk and flood defence wall. This will form part
Boskalis starts work on major coastal protection project in Togo
Prime Minister of Togo, Victoire Tomegah Dogbé has kicked off the Togo side of the Togo-Benin coastal protection and replenishment project by placing the first rock for one of the new groins. Boskalis has been awarded the contract for the protection and replenishment of more than 40 kilometers of co
Dredge America wins Paducah City dredging contract
The Paducah City Commission (KY) members at is meeting on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, voted on a long-term dredging contract with Dredge America Inc. The Board approved a three-year construction contract with Dredge America, Inc. which includes hydraulic dredging of sediment downstream of the Transie
Spotlight on the Norfolk Harbor dredging project
On the heels of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law earlier this year, the Norfolk Harbor and Channels Improvement Project’s federal sponsor, the Army Corps’ Norfolk District recently announced more good news. Last month, the Norfolk District awarded Norfolk Dredging Company work on the Channel to New