Dredging of the Saco River will take place next month, and the sand will be used to fortify Camp Ellis beach. The dredging will begin the week of March 2, and will run for two weeks, said Public Works Director Travis Moore at a community meeting last week at the Camp Ellis Fire Station. Sand… Read More
Separated by less than 50 miles of roadway at the Jersey Shore, Ocean City and Surf City have more than just the Atlantic Ocean as their easternmost point in common. Another shared trait was on full display Feb. 13 as federal officials toured several towns to survey beach erosion. “We know this is a big… Read More
The February 17 Marco Island City Council meeting stretched late into the evening, drawing extensive public comment and debate on topics ranging from state legislative uncertainty and city finances to dredging proposals and advisory board appointments. Among the first major items was a first-quarter financial update from Finance Director Carol McDermott. Vice-Chair Rene Champagne praised… Read More
This is a new construction dredge material placement area at the Beltway 8 portion of Segment 4 of the Houston Ship Channel Expansion, also known as Project 11. This new placement area will safely contain the sediment and other materials removed from the channel during dredging operations. Project 11 adds significant value to the nation… Read More
Ajax – Van Oord fully operational again We are extremely proud to share that De Klop has successfully completed a challenging and extensive project: the cutter suction dredger Ajax of Van Oord is fully operational once again. Originally built in 2000 by Machinefabriek De Hollandsche IJssel, the vessel has undergone a major revitalisation and is… Read More
