Tag: projects

Talk on how Jersey can help West African projects

An event is being held to discuss how Jersey residents can help tackle environmental issues and poverty in West Africa. Experts from Jersey Overseas Aid (JOA), the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and the Durrell Wildlife Trust will discuss projects in Sierra Leone and Madagascar. The projects work with forest communities to […]

Construction giant awarded multimillion-dollar contract to transform major seaport into one of nation’s largest offshore wind projects — here’s its expected potential

In a major step forward for clean energy, construction giant Skanska has been awarded an $861 million contract to transform the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal into one of the nation’s largest offshore wind ports, according to Electrek. This critical infrastructure project, set to run through 2026, will support the 2.1 gigawatt Empire Wind project currently […]

Middlebury, Goshen trail projects get boost

May 17—GOSHEN — Trail upkeep and expansion projects in Goshen and Middlebury got some additional support Thursday from the Elkhart County Council. At its Thursday meeting, the council considered and approved an interlocal agreement between the County Highway Department and the city for bidding on a paving project for the Pumpkinvine Trail, portions of which […]

Lane closures on SR 17 this weekend, other projects continue

May 17—MOSES LAKE — Lane closures are scheduled for the State Route 17 bridge that crosses Interstate 90, starting at 8 p.m. today and lasting through Monday. Crews will be working 24 hours per day, from Friday night through 6 a.m. Monday. Drivers should plan for some delays, according to a press release from the […]

Three local parks projects included in proposed state budget

LANSING — Funding for three local parks projects is included in the recommended budget for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund for fiscal year 2025. Senate Bill 817, passed by the Michigan Senate on May 2 and the Michigan House of Representatives May 8, includes more than $27 million in funding for 53 […]

China pledges to buy apartments and finish stalled housing projects

By Liangping Gao and Clare Jim BEIJING/HONG KONG (Reuters) -China on Friday announced plans for local governments to buy “some” apartments and pledged forceful efforts to deliver unfinished homes, as part of a new round of measures to stabilise the crisis-hit property sector. Earlier in the day, fresh data showing the fastest drop in new […]

Hal Weatherman wins Republican runoff for lieutenant governor, AP projects

Hal Weatherman is Republican voters’ choice in the runoff election for lieutenant governor, according to the Associated Press. AP called the race for Weatherman about 20 minutes after polls closed. Tuesday was North Carolina’s second primary election, held to select the Republican nominees for lieutenant governor and state auditor. In early results from the runoff […]