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Higgins Secures Extra $10 Million for Port

United States

Rep. Clay Higgins visited the Port of Lake Charles Monday to announce that, after rigorously lobbying in Washington to secure more funds for dredging the Calcasieu Ship Channel, he succeeded in getting an additional $10 million from the Army Corps of Engineers’ discretionary fund. The extra $10 million combined with the $22 million already dedicated… Read More

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A $75 Million Promise for Townsville Port Expansion a “Kick in the Teeth” for Cairns

Australia

THE Port of Townsville has been promised $75 million in next week’s state Budget for the $150 million dredging of its shipping channel. But there has been no similar pledge for Trinity Inlet in Cairns. An Environmental Impact Statement for the inlet is due to be handed to the government for consideration at the end… Read More

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Encinitas’ Coast Highway Project Wins First Permit Approval

United States

A proposal to build a system of sand dunes to protect Coast Highway 101 in south Encinitas from coastal flooding and erosion cleared its first hurdle last week. On Thursday, the Encinitas Planning Commission approved a permit for the plan, which now heads to the state Coastal Commission. The goal is to have construction begin… Read More

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Ferry, Marina Plans in Martinez Hinge on Dredging

United States

A tentative dredging plan has been approved for the city marina, work that city leaders hope will enable a private ferry service to start by the end of the year and perhaps help ensure the facility’s long-term future. The dredging, needed so that boats have enough clearance to negotiate low-tide conditions, must happen before the… Read More

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WASA Completes 90 Per Cent Work on Dredging of Nullah Leh

Pakistan

The Water and Sewerage Agency (Wasa) has completed 90 per cent work on dredging and disilting of Nullah Leh and the remaining work on it would be completed by mid of June this year. Official spokesman to Wasa, Umar Farooq told The News that in connection with the ongoing work on dredging of Leh, Managing… Read More

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Minto Steps up Marina Construction at Perico Development

United States

Heavy equipment and workers with florescent vests have become part of the waterfront view on Perico Island near the northeast apron of the Anna Maria Island Bridge. Minto Bradenton LLC, part of Florida-based Minto Communities, began dredging a marina in April at Harbour Isle Anna Maria Sound, according to Brian Cale, vice president for land… Read More

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Louisiana legislature approves Coastal Master Plan, Edwards, Stakeholders Pleased

United States

The Louisiana legislature has approved an important legislative bill, the Coastal Master Plan. Below are statements from the Governor and other stakeholders: Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a statement on the passage of two measures that will aid in protecting Louisiana’s valuable coast. Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 1 by Sen. Dan Morrish and Senate President… Read More

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New CE I&FC for Timely Completion of Dredging

India

After taking over as Chief Engineer Irrigation and Flood Control Department Kashmir, Imtiyaz Ahmad Dhar inspected dredging of river Jhelum in the summer capital. Dhar convened a meeting of the department officials and directed them to completing the dredging within stipulated time. “Dredging of river Jhelum, flood spill channels and removal of encroachments are our… Read More

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York Harbor Dredge Funding in President’s Budget

United States

After five years, a lot of worry by the town’s Harbor Board and continuing work of the Maine Congressional delegation, word came this week that $2.5 million is in President Donald Trump’s budget to dredge York Harbor. The appropriation still has to be approved by Congress, so “it’s not 110 percent sure yet. But it’s… Read More

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Central Province to Dredge the Co Co River

Vietnam

The central province of Quang Nam plans to dredge the Co Co River later this year with a total investment of VND850 billion (US$38 million), 50 per cent of which will come from the State budget’s Climate Change fund. Tran Dinh Quang, deputy head of the Chu Lai Open Economic Zone (EZ) Authority, said the… Read More

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Ocean City Announces Three More Bayfront Areas for Dredging Projects

United States

Claire Driscoll marvels at the spectacular views of the water that unfold from the windows of her bayfront home on Pleasure Avenue. But the beautiful scenery is somewhat deceiving. At low tide, the shimmering water is replaced by an ugly, soup-like muck that has trapped many unsuspecting boaters who tried to navigate through the shallow… Read More

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Dredging Barge Ibis Sinking Off Old Mangaluru Port in India

India

The Karnataka Coast Guard had first received a phone call around 4.45 pm from the New Mangalore Port Trust regarding flooding in the barge. After nightlong suspense, 23 members stuck on a stricken dredger in the Arabian Sea were rescued by the Indian Coast Guard and Coastal Security Police on Sunday morning. On a directive… Read More

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Vallejo Councilmembers Clash Over Role of Dredging Committee

United States

The Vallejo City Council was wrought by anger Thursday night as two members discussed the role of an ad-hoc dredging committee and its association with a controversial south Vallejo project. Councilwoman Katy Miessner called out her fellow councilmembers, including Jess Malgapo for sending “mixed messages” to the Vallejo Marine Terminal (VMT) and Orcem Americas applicants…. Read More

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City of Kent Plans Dredging to Reduce Mill Creek Flooding

United States

It could cost the city of Kent an estimated $10 million to dredge Mill Creek in order to reduce flooding on 76th Avenue South and other streets along the sediment-clogged channel. “It could exceed that,” City Public Works Director Tim LaPorte said about his estimate. City officials hope to get state funds to help pay… Read More

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EPA will not Require General Electric to Dredge More Pollution from Hudson River

United States

General Electric Co. will not be required to remove more cancer-causing PCBs from the Hudson River in the near future despite calls from New York officials and other federal agencies to do so, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officials announced Thursday. EPA officials have determined that the dredging of 2.8 million cubic yards of polluted mud… Read More

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