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Construction Underway at £115M Dover Western Docks Revival Project

United States

Construction is underway on a £115m project to revive Dover’s Western Docks. The Port of Dover has appointed VSBW, a joint venture between VolkerStevin and Boskalis Westminster, to deliver the marine structures and bridge contract for the development. The first construction stage includes the design and build of two new berths including quay walls and… Read More

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DoI Wants to Remove 7,000 Tonnes of Silt from Marina

United Kingdom

The Department of Infrastructure wants to remove up to 7,000 tonnes of silt from Peel marina. Minister Ray Harmer will set out plans for maintaining the marina over the next three years at this month’s sitting of Tynwald. The plans include dredging the marina in the spring to remove the material, which would result in… Read More

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USACE Galveston District to Host Matagorda Ship Channel Feasibility Study Public Scoping Meeting

United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District and the Calhoun Port Authority will host a public scoping meeting Jan. 24, 2017 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Bauer Civic Center, 2300 Highway 35 North, Port Lavaca, Texas, 77979. “The purpose of this meeting is to invite interested persons, organizations and representatives from the general public,… Read More

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Concerns Raised Over Silt Dumping in Donegal Bay

Ireland

The Irish Farmer Association (IFA) have expressed major concerns over the Government’s proposal to dump almost 100,000 tonnes of fine peaty silt in Donegal bay. They fear that this will pose a serious threat the health of millions of fish and shellfish farmed along the Donegal and Sligo coastline. The dumping could damage up to… Read More

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City of Grand Haven to Forgo Waterfront Expansion Project

United States

A plan that would have enlarged the space in front of the soon-to-be remodeled Waterfront Stadium looks as though it will remain just a dream. “Even though the bulkhead was out farther in days past (in) Grand Haven than it is now, I think for the time being it’s going to stay put,” Mayor Geri… Read More

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State Agency Grants Extension for Appeals to Big Pass Dredging

United States

State environmental officials have granted requests by Sarasota County and the Siesta Key Association for extensions to the deadline to appeal a plan to permit the controversial Big Pass dredging project. The extension until Jan. 16 will give the Sarasota County Commission an opportunity to consider an appeal at its regularly scheduled meetings next week…. Read More

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Hearings Set for Rahway River Flood Mitigation Plans

United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, announced today that two public information meetings will be held in Union County on Jan. 11 and 12 to discuss the Draft Integrated Feasibility Report (DIFR) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Rahway River Flood… Read More

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Dredging of Fountain Creek will Improve Flood Carrying Capacity

United States

The Pueblo Levee Dredging and Maintenance Project, which will run through April, is being undertaken to improve the flood carrying capacity of Fountain Creek from the confluence with the Arkansas River upstream to the East Eighth Street bridge. The work also will see the removal of undesirable vegetation on the east levee embankment (stream side… Read More

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Barnstable’s Gateway Marina Dredging Project Underway

United States

The Town of Barnstable’s Gateway Marina Dredging project is underway. The project involves the maintenance dredging of the Gateway Marina within Hyannis Harbor to a depth of six feet below mean low water, with over dredge. Town officials say that the dredging is important in order to maintain free access by shallow draft boats to… Read More

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Shannon Anti-flood Scheme to Start Shortly, Canney Says

Ireland

A maintenance programme on the River Shannon will commence shortly, the Minister of State with responsibility for Flood Relief has said. “We’re in action mode right now, this is something that will last,” Sean Canney told RTÉ’s Morning Ireland. “This will be an ongoing programme. We’re looking at solutions not just reports.” The Minister said… Read More

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$11.2 Million Beach Replenishment Complete

United States

Rehoboth and Dewey’s most recent round of beach replenishment has been completed, and the early reviews on the quality of sand pumped are good. John Waddington, who lives just outside of Dewey, was enjoying unseasonably warm weather Dec. 27 by taking his three Golden Retrievers, Rusty, Reds and Rusty Jr., for a walk on the… Read More

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Alvor to See Vital Dredging “by the Summer”

Portugal

Following years of pressure and complaints, the government has finally agreed that vital dredging work for the Ria de Alvor should go ahead as fast as possible. A €2 million tender will be released shortly, said a statement released over the weekend, suggesting the removal of 240,000 cubic metres of sediment should go ahead “within… Read More

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Greenwich Officials Move Forward on Binney Pond Dredging Despite Questions

United States

The town has plans to dredge the silt-filled pond in Binney Park, but some community members said officials are moving forward without doing their proper research. Meg Nolan Van Reesma, president of the Old Greenwich Association, said residents want the pond and the park maintained. But they have become wary of officials who only seem… Read More

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KFTL Begins Dredging of Kingston Harbour this Week

Jamaica

Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL), the concessionaire for the Kingston Container Terminal, will be conducting dredging within the shipping channel and the Port Bustamante Basin (Kingston Harbour). This is in keeping with the terms of its concessionary agreement with the Port Authority of Jamaica. The shipping channel (see map) is being deepened to accommodate the… Read More

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Dredging Work in River Godavari Launched to Improve Storage Capacity

India

City MLA Akula Satyanarayana launched dredging work to remove sand from the Godavari at Kotilingala Peta in Rajamahendravaram on Monday. Though the capacity of the Sir Arthur Cotton barrage is three tmcft, only 1.5 tmcft of water could be stored due to accumulation of sand in the river. After removal of sand, the water holding… Read More

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