The dredging project has started in Karumba port

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It is reported that annual dredging has restarted at the Port of Karumba, as part of ASX-listed New Century play Resources’restart of the Century zinc mine, in Queensland.

The 2018 dredging programme would see New Century invest A$6.8-million in the first dredging activities to be undertaken at Karumba since early 2016. The dredging programme will bring the channel back to 3.2 m depth, allowing transshipment of zinc concentrate to bulk cargo export vessels.The dredging programme will run for around 60 days and is scheduled for completion in July this year.

The restarting of mining operations and zinc concentrate exports from the Century mine is expected in the third quarter of this year, with first production scheduled in August.The dredging would also provide significant benefits to third-party users of the Karumba port area, allowing expansion of existing cattle exports and commercial fishing operations.

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The North American Dredging Summit is taking place

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It’s reported that the ACI’s 2nd North American Dredging Summit is taking place this week, 2nd-3rd May, 2018, in Baltimore, Maryland.The seminar will gather experts and stakeholders from across the dredging sector for two days of presentations, interactive Q&A sessions and engaging panel discussions.

“Our outstanding line-up of speakers will discuss ongoing challenges, new developments and best practices throughout a 2-day program covering technological innovations, in-depth case studies exemplifying a variety of successful projects, updates on regulatory and funding initiatives, creative solutions for environmental compliance and more,” said ACI in their announcement.

During the afternoon prior to the conference, a limited number of attendees will receive an opportunity to tour The Cox Creek Dredged Material Containment Facility, Port of Baltimore.

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The Entrance Channel’s dredging program is underway

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It’s reported that A dredging program on The Entrance Channel is currently underway, the Central Coast Council said in their latest announcement.Mike Dowling, the council’s Director of Assets and Infrastructure, said that the dredging program is carried out to maintain tidal exchange between the ocean and the estuary.

“Council must balance the delicate environment of The Entrance Channel while enhancing navigation of the area, providing sand nourishment of the local beaches and reducing the risk of localized flooding,” Mr Dowling said.“To do this, council uses fixed cameras to continuously monitor the sand within the channel and completes sand surveys when required.“Dredging is undertaken, on average, every two years and the sand removed from the channel is used to combat natural erosion at The Entrance and North Entrance beaches.“We expect to remove more than 60,000 cubic meters of sand during this dredging program, including a small amount west of the bridge.”

This project is significant to local environment .Council has dredged The Entrance Channel when needed since 1993, the last dredging program was undertaken in 2015.                                                                 

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The dredging project for Swinomish Channel

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It’s reported that the state Department of Ecology is taking public comment on plans to dredge the Swinomish Channel.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposes dredging up to 400,000 cubic yards of sediment from the channel — which separates Fidalgo Island from the mainland of Skagit County — every four to six years through 2033.The last time the channel was dredged was in 2014, Dallas Edwards of the corps’ Seattle District said.Ecology is responsible for issuing permits for those types of projects under the federal Clean Water Act and the Coastal Zone Management Act.Sediment from the Skagit River delta south of the channel and Padilla Bay to the north builds up in the 11-mile channel, according to the corps’ permit application. In order to maintain safe passage for all boats during all tide levels, the Swinomish Channel must occasionally be dredged.

The dredging proposed by the corps would be done between mid-July and mid-February to avoid impacting wildlife, including threatened chinook salmon, and could take up to 150 days each time it is done. The permit would authorize dredging through 2033.

 

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Dredging of Aboabo Storm drain is under the way

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It is reported that the dredging of the Aboabo Storm Drain in the Asokore Mampong Municipality has started in a bid to address perennial floods caused by siltation.

The Peleele drain is chocked with plastic bins, polythene bags, faeces and sand due to the activities of residents.A 14-member committee has been set up to monitor and ensure residents don’t dump refuse and defecate in the drain while work is ongoing.Contractor for the project, Undaglow Contractors, has started with the dredging as the first phase of the project.The scope of the project is 1.7 kilometre. The main duty is to dredge the sand and dirt from it. First phase is the dredging along the banks.First in its history that we are going to clear the sand; we will not leave the sand on the shoulders of the bridge. We have a dumping site after they dredge, the excavator excavates it then they dump it in the trucks then we go and dump it at the designated site. There are ten trucks a day on standby to convey the sand and dirt.

There is no duubt that the project will benefit many people and bring many active aspects to local environment.

 

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Governor’s Budget for DCL Dredging Project

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DEEP CREEK LAKE — Gov. Larry Hogan’s fiscal year 2019 budget includes $1.115 million to underwrite a pilot dredging project at Deep Creek Lake’s Arrowhead Cove. The pilot project could possibly begin in the winter of 2019-2020.

Arrowhead Cove is one of 10 sediment and pollutant impaired coves that were identified by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources in 2012. As early as mid-August in dry years, the sediment accumulation leads to water levels’ decline, hindering recreational enjoyment and impacting access to the Arrowhead Market and the Inn at Deep Creek. Sediment also contributes to decline in water quality and provides ideal habitat for aquatic invasive species.

Garrett County officials and lawmakers originally requested $1.8 million for the pilot project, based on an estimate developed by a consulting firm. So, even if the General Assembly does approve the proposed funds in the governor’s budget, there will be a shortfall of $700,000.

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