Dredging work at Port Hedland’s new logistics and multi-user hub has begun with about one million cubic metres of material to be removed over eight weeks. The dredging will create a deeper access channel, swing basin and berth pockets for vessels at the new $450m Lumsden Point hub, the WA Government says. Lumsden Point will… Read More
A massive $36 million restoration project was completed in Ponte Vedra Beach 2 months ahead of schedule. The purpose of the project was to help rebuild the dunes and coastlines before the bulk of hurricane season. Beach erosion has been a huge issue in that area, and it’s something Action News Jax has covered extensively…. Read More
CBS News Chicago has been covering concerns about the dilapidated shoreline at the Illinois Beach State Park for years—but now, the once-once forgotten beach has become a model for shorelines across the country. On Monday, leaders across the state celebrated the early completion of this project, which surprisingly came in under budget. “Miles of shoreline… Read More
The Edmonds Marsh Volunteer Restoration Project concluded its work for this year in restoring freshwater connections to the Edmonds Marsh and re-establishing a “new” Shellabarger Creek open channel on the west side of Highway 104. A volunteer tree planting event in October will complete the goals of this habitat restoration project for 2024, volunteer project… Read More
A tanker crew was reported safe following a blast and subsequent blaze on their vessel in Bangladesh. An explosion was reported on the 14,500-dwt handysize product carrier Banglar Jyoti (built 1987) at Patenga on the River Karnaphuli in Chattogram on Monday morning. Video footage showed a tug spraying water on the bow of the ship,… Read More