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Dredging of San Jacinto River May Start Week of Sept. 17, Weather Permitting

United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers aims to begin the emergency dredging of the San Jacinto River’s West Fork the week of Sept. 17, weather permitting. “USACE contractors are prepared to begin moving the first dredge on Sunday afternoon with operations possibly beginning Monday,” Corps officials stated on Sept. 13. “If weather conditions pose threats… Read More

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Even at Higher Cost, Lake Zumbro is a Good Investment

United States

In terms of the actual work involved, the Lake Zumbro dredging project is a fairly straightforward endeavor to improve the largest reservoir in a region that has no natural lakes. Removing the sediment that has built up since construction of the hydroelectric dam 100 years ago will make the 600-acre lake deeper and cleaner, and… Read More

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West Calcasieu Port Finishes Barge Basin Dredging

United States

Officials from West Calcasieu Port, located in Sulphur, La., about 12 miles south of Interstate 10 along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, announced August 24 that work to dredge the port’s west barge basin is complete, with all tenant operations back at full force. Hammond, La.-based Coastal Dredging conducted the $1.3 million project, which dredged 140,000… Read More

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Dredging Issue Not Seriously Affecting Operations of Southern Marine Unit

United States

The shallowness of the sea in the area where the Southern Branch of the Marine Unit of the Royal St. Lucia Police Force is located in Vieux-Fort, has resulted in the branch operating without a vessel for the past six months. The vessel is now temporarily assigned to Castries. The excavator, which for some time… Read More

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We Passed the Flood Bond. Will it be Enough?

United States

One year and one day after Hurricane Harvey devastated the greater Houston region, voters passed the largest bond in Harris County history — $2.5 billion to aid in rebuilding and recovery. By voting for this bond, Harris County residents will see an additional $2 billion from the federal government. There is some discussion that Texas… Read More

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Flagler Beach Marsh Restoration Plan Stirs Controversy

United States

Elizabeth Hathaway and her neighbors look out over their backyards near Flagler Beach and see a thriving series of waterways with birds, fish and manatees, frequented by fishermen and kayakers. Coastal restoration scientists look at that same area and see a habitat in need of restoration, a network of ditches dug along tidal creeks in… Read More

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Wärtsilä (WRTBY) Presents At Nordic Large Cap Seminar – Slideshow

United States

The following slide deck was published by Wartsila Corp. ADR in conjunction with this event. Source: Seeking Alpha

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DredgeWire Announces C-Suite Interviews

United States

At DredgeWire, we believe our readers and our sponsors are interested in more than just facts and timely news – you want to gain market insights. As the leading digital publication in the dredging and marine construction space, we are committed to providing you with all that. Starting with our next issue Thursday, September 13,… Read More

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Tashmoo Channel Dredging Work Nears Reality

United States

Boosted by the recent announcement of a state grant, a project to dredge the Tashmoo channel this fall appeared to be nearing reality this week. Tisbury town leaders said they were finishing negotiations with Edgartown to use that town’s dredge and crew to complete the work. Last week the state Executive Office of Housing and… Read More

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Millions of Federal Dollars Invested in a Beach Renourishment Project for the Grand Strand

United States

Many people would agree that the beaches along the Grand Strand attract millions of visitors every year, which is why officials say protecting them is critical. Part of that protection plan is a four month, $35 million beach renourishment project which has been in the works since last month. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers… Read More

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P4.7-B Korean-funded Project to Ease Flooding

Philippines

THE Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Corporation (HHICC) is set to undertake a major flood-control project that is expected to ease the perennial flooding problem in low-lying towns in Pampanga. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has partnered with the Korea Economic Development Cooperation Fund for a P4.7-billion flood mitigation project dubbed as… Read More

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Wisconsin Flooding Damage Estimated to be $209 Million

United States

MADISON, WIS. Damage estimates are soaring in southern Wisconsin after weeks of severe flooding and storms destroyed pavement and damaged hundreds of homes. Here’s a look at where things stand: ___ HOW BAD IS IT? Gov. Scott Walker tweeted Thursday that the flooding and storms that began on Aug. 17 have caused at least $208.7… Read More

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Sand Restoration Begins Tuesday to Protect Homes at Makaha Beach

United States

Homeowners at “Klausmeyer’s” surf break at the east end of Makaha Surfing Beach are getting some help to save their property from further erosion. Tuesday morning, sand restoration work will begin. Longtime Makaha resident John Puu has watched the shoreline changes in front of his home. “This property used to be bigger than this, you… Read More

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Massapequa Canals to be Dredged to Improve Navigation, Town Officials Say

United States

Oyster Bay Town officials plan to spend more than $1.5 million to ensure that boats can continue navigating canals in Massapequa. Dredging in four waterways is to start next month, and the town expects to finish the job by December, said Matt Russo, a town civil engineer who is working on the project. The dredging… Read More

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Dredging Planned for Morehead City Port

United States

Dredging should begin early next year at the state Port at Morehead City, the Carteret County News-Times reported. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers received two bids last week for the work. One bid came in at $19.5 million from Great Lakes Dredge and Dock and $20.1 million from Mason Construction, both less than the… Read More

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