Lawmakers Vote to Reauthorize Programs to Support Water Quality, Coastal Protection

Despite lawmakers' action, funding levels overall are barely a drop in the bucket and must be used more "strategically" in smaller projects for better preparedness and protection, said one industry expert.

Balfour Beatty wins £47m Suffolk coastal protection scheme

Balfour Beatty has been awarded a contract to install new flood and coastal defences near Benacre, south of Kessingland in Suffolk.

Environment Agency launches £1bn beach management framework

The Environment Agency has launched a procurement process to appoint two delivery partners to a £1bn framework for coastal protection work in England. The six-year Beach Management Framework, which includes an option to extend for a further two years, will cover routine and ad-hoc beach… The post Environment Agency launches £1bn beach management framework appeared first on Construction News.

Contractor expertise sought for £90m flood defence scheme

This story was written with AI assistance from Harmsworth Who is Harmsworth? Chichester District Council has launched early market engagement with contractors on a major coastal protection scheme for Selsey, with construction costs expected to exceed £90m. The local authority is developing a long-term solution… The post Contractor expertise sought for £90m flood defence scheme appeared first on Construction News.

Louisiana Coastal Restoration Projects Move Forward

Louisiana’s Coastal Protection Restoration Authority is moving forward with more than 100 active coastal restoration projects, nearly 40 currently under construction. 

Tom Scott - This tiny railroad across the sea has an important job, 15112021

The Lorenbahn, the Lüttmoorsiel-Nordstrandischmoor island railway, is famous for the tiny, private trains that take residents to and from the mainland. But that's not why it was built: and it's got a more useful purpose as well