Manson Construction Co., Seattle, Washington, was awarded a $22,755,475 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in Kings Bay, Georgia, with an estimated completion date of March 19, 2027. Fiscal 2023 supplemental civil works funds and fiscal 2026 Naval funds in the amount of… Read More
VERMILION PARISH, La. (Acadiana News First) – Conversations between SpaceX and the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority began in March. CPRA Executive Director Michael Hare said one of SpaceX’s first questions was how it could develop the property without harming ongoing coastal restoration work. “Their first immediate issue was they wanted to make sure that… Read More
Beachfill operations in Ocean City are complete. The contractor finished work on Monday night (Sept. 7, 2026), and the removal of pipeline is underway. Demobilization of equipment will continue for approximately two weeks with the dune crossover at Morningside Road and a section of Beach Road closed for safety. All beaches are open to beachgoers…. Read More
Mandatory evacuations were lifted in Long Beach on Wednesday after officials completed inspections at properties affected by the high surf and powerful waves. Long Beach Fire Department Capt. Jack Crabtree said no homes were red-tagged, but building officials yellow-tagged one property. All remaining homes were deemed safe for entry, and residents were being allowed back into… Read More
Over the past nine months, Jan De Nul has deepened the access channel to the local port of Itapoá and reused the dredged sand to create nine kilometres of beaches and five kilometres of dunes with native vegetation. “This project has made Itapoá famous throughout Brazil,” says Mayor Jefinho Garcia. Circular use of dredged sand… Read More