ViroSoil: Environmentally Friendly Sediment Remediation

01 Oct 2006

An innovative treatment solution for contaminated sediment has been developed by Virotec Europe in the UK, which believes that the problems associated with contaminated sediment, including acidity and heavy metals, can be effectively decontaminated in the long term using the company’s ViroSoil technology.  

Padstow Flood Defence Repair Work to Start

01 Oct 2006

The harbour walls at Padstow in the UK are being given a £1.8 million facelift as the Environment Agency, working with Royal Haskoning, starts essential repairs in the popular North Cornwall tourist spot and ancient port.  

New Dry Dock Gates for Shipyard

01 Oct 2006

C Spencer Ltd in Barrow-on-Humber in the UK has completed work on a project to design and commission a new 30m by 12m lock gate and drive mechanisms at Dry Dock No 3 at BAE System’s Scotstoun, Glasgow shipyard, a project that involved the installation of five cellular cofferdams. The improvements to the dock were commissioned by BAe Shipbuilders to accommodate the fit out and trials of a new vessel.  

Waterways Ireland Proposes New Navigation for River Shannon

01 Oct 2006

As part of its ongoing programme to develop the Shannon Navigation, Waterways Ireland is proposing to extend the navigable channel from Lough Allen, where it currently ends, to Annagh Upper. Annagh Upper, is located in County Leitrim approximately 3.5km from Lough Allen and is less than 2km downstream from Dowra village. This proposal forms part of the National Development Plan.