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SAN DIEGO — Coastal cities all have the same problem — sand diminishes over time naturally. The question is, how do you support replenishment without breaking the bank of taxpayers? The natural sand that makes up the 70 miles of coastline along the Pacific Ocean in San Diego County is decreasing more than it naturally would… Read More
VICKSBURG, Miss.— Dr. Beth Fleming has been named director of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), assuming the position in March. As director, she leads one of the most diverse research organizations in the world, comprising seven laboratories located across four states, with more than 2,600 employees, $1 billion in facilities and an… Read More
Contractors for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District use a heavy equipment excavator to remove rubble from a riverside wall of the Monongahela River Locks and Dam 3 near Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25, 2025. The Pittsburgh District began dismantling the Elizabeth Locks and Dam’s lock chambers in January 2025. The district expects work… Read More
The Carl Gray Park dredge project is set to begin on April 14th and will run through May 15th. This project aims to remove sediment buildup around the boat ramp, a consequence of Hurricane Sally. Dredging is the process of clearing accumulated sediments, debris, and pollutants from the bottom of water bodies such as rivers,… Read More
Luhr Crosby LLC, Columbia, Illinois, was awarded a $10,803,386 firm-fixed-price contract for dredging services. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Jan. 31, 2025. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville, Kentucky, is the contracting activity (W912QR-25-F-A050).
St. Johns Ship Building, located in Palatka, Florida, has just landed two exciting contracts worth around $17 million. These projects involve crafting a cutting-edge Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) and two sleek aluminum cruise ships. This achievement highlights the shipyard’s ongoing success and its reputation for producing top-notch vessels tailored for various maritime needs. The new… Read More
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers joined contractors Eastern Shipbuilding Group and Royal IHC on April 4, 2025, in Panama City, FL for a steel cutting ceremony, kicking off construction of a Medium Class Hopper Dredge (MCHD) to replace the Dredge McFARLAND of the Army Corps’ Philadelphia District. The event was attended by… Read More
ASAN, Guam — Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Marianas has kicked off emergency repairs on the Glass Breakwater in Apra Harbor ahead of schedule, marking the first significant step in a $571 million multi-year project to restore and strengthen the vital coastal structure. “This project strengthens Apra Harbor and aligns with NAVFAC Marianas’ mission… Read More
The Lake Worth Inlet and a North End Palm Beach road will close on separate days next week as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers prepares to wrap up its dredging project. One lane of North Ocean Boulevard at Palmo Way will close from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Palm Beach said in an alert. Then,… Read More
FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is currently soliciting contractor bids for the Fort Worth Central City North Bypass Channel construction contract. Offers are due by May 29 with an anticipated contract award date in September 2025. The North Bypass Channel is the first major flood risk mitigation component of… Read More
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District awarded a $9.1 million contract to Michigan-based Great Lakes Dock and materials for repairs to the Oswego Harbor outer west breakwater, with plans to start this spring. The breakwater foundation has been significantly damaged by storms, wave action, and deterioration for more than 90… Read More
SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, announces the Restoration Advisory Board membership has been established and the first meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., for the Buxton Naval Facility, a Formerly Used Defense Sites Program property located within the Cape Hatteras Seashore in Dare County, North Carolina…. Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is actively monitoring this week’s forecasted heavy rainfall and preparing for potential wide-spread moderate to major flooding throughout portions of Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. Cumulative rainfalls totals for this event may range from 2-15+ inches resulting in elevated lake levels at the district’s Flood Risk Management (FRM)… Read More
Mecklenburg County will begin to dredge the pond at Park Road Park on April 16, weather permitting. Dredging will remove sediment, trash and debris from the pond to improve water quality and public safety. Sediment impacts a pond’s functionality and the health of the aquatic ecosystem. It exacerbates blue-green algae growth and negatively affects pond depth and… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued the following press release on Monday, March 31. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, announced on Monday that the Restoration Advisory Board membership has been established and the first meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., for the Buxton Naval Facility, a Formerly Used… Read More