Strategy Defined for Sustainable Aggregates Industry

01 Dec 2006

The British Marine Aggregate Producers Association (BMAPA), which represents over 90% of the marine aggregates industry, has released a sustainable development strategy for the sector. As a constituent member of the Quarry Products Association (QPA), and following on from last year’s overarching QPA document, BMAPA has created the strategy to tackle the unique aspects of marine aggregates operations.  

Dredging International Confirms Al Raha Contract Extension

01 Dec 2006

The Belgian operator Dredging International (DI) has obtained a contract extension for the Al Raha Beach development in Abu Dhabi, effectively more than doubling the initial scope of a major reclamation project started nine months ago to a total value of €110m. The supplementary contract value is estimated at €78m and will secure business for yet another 14 months.  

Royal Haskoning Conducting Study for Holyhead Waterfront

01 Dec 2006

A major new planning and regeneration study for the Holyhead Waterfront in the UK has been commissioned by the Isle of Anglesey County Council, with backing from the Welsh Assembly Government and Stena Ports Ltd. The study will ensure that future developments and improvement schemes are coordinated as part of an overall waterfront masterplan.   

Dredging Programme ‘On Schedule’ Says Broads Authority

01 Dec 2006

The Broads Authority in the UK has started dredging South Walsham Fleet Dyke as part of its winter dredging programme. A total of 20,000m3 is to be taken out of the dyke over the next few months which will ensure the dyke is 2m deep at an average low tide.   

Eco-Friendly Dredging in Wales

01 Dec 2006

Boaters using the picturesque Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal, in Wales in the UK will benefit from a major dredging programme along a popular section at Llanellen near Abergavenny as part of British Waterways' continued commitment to improving the waterways of Wales. British Waterways Wales & Border Counties is targeting the main navigation channel between bridges 87 to 95, enhancing cruising and mooring along the increasingly popular waterway.