Councillors have voted to push ahead with what will be the most significant dredging of an iconic quay in 25 years. Seagoing ships have sailed down the picturesque Hythe Quay in Maldon, Essex, for more than 1,000 years. But Maldon District Council said a build up of mud was making it increasingly difficult for boats… Read More
MidCoast Council will commence sand renourishment of Jimmys Beach in February 2025 to reduce the risks associated with coastal erosion in the area. MidCoast Council’s Director of Engineering and Infrastructure Services, Robert Scott, said the sand buffer which provides temporary protection to the coastline is constantly being eroded by the ocean. This short-term solution aims… Read More
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Ecocoast, a global leader in marine and coastal protection, has joined forces with Noria to revolutionize the fight against waterway pollution. The partnership combines Ecocoast’s durable Bolina Permanent Debris Booms with Noria’s innovative CirCleaner system, currently operational at Rotterdam’s Keilehaven in the Netherlands. Together, they are setting a new benchmark for… Read More
Vadodara: Nearly 40% of Vadodara was submerged for over three days in late August 2024 due to floods caused by the Vishwamitri River, a study by the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) revealed, as reported by a newspaper. To address the issue, the SEIAA has approved the Vadodara Municipal Corporation’s (VMC) Vishwamitri River rejuvenation project,… Read More
The most ambitious wetland restoration project ever attempted at Tāwharanui Regional Park gets underway next month, with an open day on Sunday, February 2 to launch a $1.26 million fundraising campaign. The scheme aims to restore eight hectares of wetlands that were drained nearly 100 years ago to create arable farmland on the main road… Read More
