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
COURTESY CITY & COUNTY A $3.75-million repair project to Queen’s Surf Beach seawall and adjacent promenade walkway, ewa of the Barefoot Beach Cafe, will begin Tuesday, city officials said. A $3.75 million repair to a segment of Waikiki’s busy waterfront is scheduled to begin Tuesday. The city Department of Design and Construction project will occur… 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
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. LLC, Houston, Texas, was awarded a $10,331,250 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Charleston, South Carolina, with an estimated completion date of June 15, 2025. Fiscal 2025 civil operation and maintenance funds in the amount of… Read More
