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The semiannual Assateague Bypass dredging of the Ocean City Inlet continues this month, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Monday. The dredge Murden arrived in Ocean City on April 28 from its home port in North Carolina and commenced operations on April 29, said Chris Gardner, a spokesman for the U.S. Army Corps of… Read More
WORK has commenced to remove the remaining bags of sediment dredged from the Ballina Boat Harbour. Parliamentary Secretary for Northern NSW, Ben Franklin said the sediment has now dried out sufficiently to allow its removal and work can soon begin to restore the site for full use. “This project supports local and regional economies by… Read More
Central Coast Council is waiting for details of the State Government’s $8 million dredging strategy before it commits to any dredging work. “My understanding is that Councils will be able to apply for funding but I haven’t seen the exact details as yet, but of course if that is the case we would be keen… Read More
The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is set to officially continue the Tinian Harbor Modification Study, through a grant from the Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment. The Tinian Harbor will undergo a series of environmental, economic, and structural analyses by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to determine the best possible options… Read More
Bart Major eagerly waited for the Shark River to be dredged — especially after being one of the unfortunate boaters left stuck in mud at low tide trying to return to his dock. Now, Major finds himself among another group of boaters: Those questioning whether the $7.6 million project to remove decades worth of sediment… Read More
THE Department of General Services (DGS) denied any information on the procurement of an amphibious excavator reportedly purchased during the administration of former Cebu City mayor Michael Rama. In a report submitted to the City Council dated April 10, DGS warehouse supply supervisor Violeta Ravina said that while the excavator was delivered to the warehouse… Read More
The dredging of York Harbor and increasing influx of recreational boats and paddlecraft on York River formed the nexus of a recent wide-ranging discussion among members of the York River Wild and Scenic Study Committee, the Harbor Board, lobstermen and conservationists. The meeting was called by study committee members in significant part to discuss concerns… Read More
Bulldozers will rumble up and down the Outer Banks near oceanfront homes this summer as towns begin long-awaited projects to widen their beaches from Duck to Kill Devil Hills. It could get noisy and it could be inconvenient. The whine of machinery and sand pumps could go on all night. Work lights could shine on… Read More
The face lift for Norfolk’s Ocean View beach is near the finish line. The $34 million replenishment project has already restored most of the beach. The goal is protect Norfolk’s shore lines from storms. 10 On Your Side got an up close look at the mammoth undertaking. WAVY’s Matt Gregory sailed out to the middle… Read More
A project to dredge Carolina Beach Lake to a depth of 6 to 8 feet to accommodate more stormwater runoff has been slightly stalled while contractors look for the best way to remove material from the lake’s bottom. Town Manager Michael Cramer said the project, when finished, should result in a cleaner lake that prevents… Read More
A boat ride or canoe paddle along Berry’s Creek reveals the majestic beauty of the wetlands, and few find it hard to believe the level of contamination that lurks below. “I used to joke that there’s so much mercury that you can see it move. This is one of the most toxic sites in North… Read More
Those overseeing a $43.5 million construction project to address a safety hazard on the St. Johns River say the project is a success even though 22 of the 50,000-pound concrete units used shifted. Officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Jacksonville Port Authority said the Mile Point project is functioning as expected,… Read More
‘Dredging Corporation of India will not be able to meet target within stipulated time’ The Estimates Committee of the Legislative Assembly has taken strong exception to the “tardy progress” in the dredging work at the Ariankuppam river mouth. The committee, which visited the dredging site on Wednesday, was of the opinion that the Dredging Corporation… Read More
According to borough engineer Richard Carter, the Longport Point revetment project, which is currently out to bid, could delay beachfill and dune construction in the lower portions of Absecon Island, possibly until after Labor Day. The state Department of Environmental Protection is seeking bids for reconstruction and damage repairs to the 11th Avenue terminal groin… Read More
Honeywell International, Inc. (NYSE: HON) on Wednesday finished dredging and capping the bottom of Onondaga Lake. Kate Adams, senior VP and general counsel at Honeywell International, on Thursday made the announcement during her keynote address at the annual meeting of CenterState CEO on Thursday. “14 years after my first trip to Syracuse, after hundreds of… Read More