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KINGSPORT — Domtar presented an update on odor mitigation to the Kingsport Economic Development Board at Tuesday’s meeting. Troy Wilson, Kingsport mill manager, spoke on the continuous feedback from the community — especially over the past couple weeks. “I do understand that the odor seems to have gotten worse here the last couple, two or… Read More
Crews worked through the day Monday to clear the mouth of the pass which had filled in last week. Source
The project to dredge the lake of rock and mineral sediment could take up to three months, officials said. WAYNE, NJ — Wayne Township Council members have approved a $3.38M project to remove accumulated silt from Packanack Lake, with most of the money coming from township coffers. Several council members balked at the price, and… Read More
The construction will be moving further North along the beach, bringing relief to some local businesses. PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — The Pass-A-Grille Beach nourishment project is entering its next phase. Construction will move further North along the beach, easing some local businesses’ burdens. “Pass-A-Grille is my favorite beach. It’s a hidden gem,” said Olivia Durham… Read More
The Select Board approved the town administrator as the program’s project manager. This article has been corrected to accurately reflect Gregg Wellenkamp as an independent consultant. Stockbridge — Citing inefficiencies from its independent consultant, the Select Board unanimously approved Town Administrator Michael Canales to serve as the project manager for the Stockbridge Bowl’s dredging program during… Read More
A near-vanished island popping up from the channel between the Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Harkers Island has been restored, offering itself once again as a haven for waterbirds. Around since at least 1970, Sandbag Island is a human-made, dredge spoil island built up by the sand, mud and other material scooped and sucked up from… Read More
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. LLC, Houston, Texas, was awarded an $8,949,555 firm-fixed-price contract for beach nourishment and dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Sandwich, Massachusetts, with an estimated completion date of March 15, 2025. Fiscal 2024 civil construction funds in the amount of $8,949,555… Read More
Lower Perdido Islands Restoration Bid Notification of Upcoming Project The Nature Conservancy (TNC), hereby advertises bids for construction of The Lower Perdido Islands Restoration as follows: Owner: The Nature Conservancy Project Title: Lower Perdido Islands Restoration Principal Work Location: The Contract Work will be generally located on Robinson Island and Walker Island in Baldwin County,… Read More
A $10.6 million project to restore storm-damaged dunes at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Mayport is now underway. General Mechanical Corporation (GMC) from Daytona Beach, Florida, was awarded the contract by the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southeast in September 2023. This project is essential for rebuilding the coastal defenses affected by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole… Read More
Barges plying the shrinking lower Mississippi River have to reduce their draft, meaning operators will have to cut the amount of cargo their boats carry to meet the latest restrictions. “The gauge at Memphis dropped to the low water threshold of minus-5 feet on Aug. 30,” said Scott Stiles, extension economics program associate for the… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has been performing maintenance on the Intracoastal Waterway, clearing out disposal areas to allow for more efficient disposal of dredged materials. As part of a beneficial use project, beach-compatible sand is being relocated to the Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island. During the Sullivan’s Island Town Council meeting… Read More
According to the Town of Bourne, the Barnstable County Dredge will be conducting dredging operations in the Bassett’s Island South Channel also known as Hospital Cove Channel from September 11 through September 30, in the vicinity of buoy 1A. “There will be a pipeline leading from the dredge to Bassett’s Island to dewater the dredge… Read More
The city of Lorain has begun to accept dredging material at its new geopool facility where dredged waterbed material is converted into usable topsoil. According to a news release from the city, the Black River Dredge Material Reuse Facility began accepting dredge materials at the end of August, the culmination of a project that began… Read More
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Pass-a-Grille’s beach nourishment efforts have largely concluded south of Paradise Grille, with focus shifting to the north end early next week. Here’s what beachgoers can expect: South End Reopening: The beach stretch from 3rd Avenue access to Paradise Grille will reopen as soon as Monday. However, the jetty pier and access points… Read More
Wayne Township Attorney Matt Giacobbe Said That There is Possibly One Way WAYNE, NJ – After a lengthy discussion on the topic of Wayne dredging Packanack Lake during this past Township Council meeting, the ordinance that authorizes the expenditure of $3.1 million (of which $2,945,000 will be borrowed through a bond and paid for over… Read More