Coastal communities can’t catch a break. Waves pound the shores, storms grow fiercer with the changing climate, and rising seas nibble away at the sand supporting coastal properties around the world. Standard defenses – sea walls, trucked-in sand, and injections of cement – buy time but rarely offer a lasting fix. Something simpler and sturdier… Read More
Project Update from the Grand Bahama Shipyard | Orion has officially received a Taking Over Certificate for the new finger pier extension—two months ahead of our deadline! The customer’s vessel, Blue Giant, has already moored at the new pier, marking a major milestone for this project. Progress continues across the scope with multiple structures now… Read More
The Trump administration is proposing limits to the recreational facilities — including beaches — that are eligible for federal assistance. McALLEN — In the wake of the Trump administration’s announced plans to cut back on federal disaster spending, South Padre Island officials are concerned their beaches will be left vulnerable should a storm hit this… Read More
Sunshine Coast Council has advised that although Maroochydore Beach’s sand was bolstered last year, due to its current depleted condition the beach will receive a bonus winter sand boost. Maroochydore Beach is usually replenished over the cooler and usually calmer months every two years because surveys show on average, this beach loses more sand than… Read More
The Tuggerah Lakes Care (TLC) group is hoping the imminent arrival of a new dredge for the Lake Macquarie local government area will provide some long-term relief for the Central Coast’s ailing lakes system. The new dredge, named the Beaver 30, is to be built in The Netherlands by Royal IHC. It is due for… Read More