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WASHINGTON – Lt. Gen. William H. “Butch” Graham, Jr. today assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and became the Army’s 56th Chief of Engineers during a three-part ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Conmy Hall. Graham assumed command from outgoing USACE commander Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon during the change of command… Read More
Alabama Shipyard LLC,* Mobile, Alabama, was awarded an $11,466,912 firm-fixed-price contract to drydock and repair the Dredge Wheeler. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in Mobile, Alabama, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 6, 2024. Fiscal 2024 civil operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $11,466,912… Read More
Taylor Marine Construction of Texas LLC, Kemah, Texas, was awarded an $18,997,700 firm-fixed-price contract for channel and shoreline protection. Bids were solicited via the internet with four received. Work will be performed in Anahuac, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 13, 2025. Fiscal 2024 civil operation and maintenance funds in the amount of… Read More
On Tuesday the Lee Board of County Commissioners awarded a $39.2million contract to nourish beaches on Lovers Key and Bonita Beach to address chronic erosion as well as damage caused by Hurricane Ian in September 2022. The main project consists of 1.1 miles of shoreline within Lovers Key State Park and 0.8 miles of shoreline… Read More
Weeks Marine Inc., Covington, Louisiana, was awarded a $16,998,000 firm-fixed-price contract for the removal and satisfactory disposal of shoal material. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Morgan City, Louisiana, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 16, 2024. Fiscal 2022 and 2024 civil operation and maintenance funds… Read More
Weeks Marine Inc., Covington, Louisiana, was awarded a $29,060,001 firm-fixed-price contract to remove and dispose of dredging material. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Venice, Louisiana, with an estimated completion date of April 4, 2025. Fiscal 2024 civil operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $29,060,001… Read More
JACKSONVILLE, Fla – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commanding General and 55th Chief of Engineers, Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon signed the Chief’s Report Sept. 11, 2024, for the Jacksonville District’s Western Everglades Restoration Plan (WERP) in a ceremony at USACE Headquarters in Washington, D.C. today. The purpose of the WERP, a component of the… Read More
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to work in close coordination with the Johnson County Fiscal Court on the Section 202 Johnson County Flood Risk Management Project, which is intended to reduce flood risk for Johnson County, Kentucky. USACE has temporarily suspended certain activities associated with the currently proposed design along… Read More
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers shared details Wednesday about large dredging barges seen on the Mississippi River. These efforts are to help shipping barges get through the river here in Memphis. Shipping costs for barge owners are expected to increase because they cannot ship as much product while the water is… Read More
September on the Island isn’t just about the return of road and lane closures at its entrance, but the beginning of the next periodic beach replenishment project south of the Causeway. Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. anticipates starting its dredge and placement operations during the week of Sept. 23-27, according to the U.S. Army… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District is investing more than $14 million in breakwater repairs and dredging in Lorain Harbor. Work by USACE and its contractors will ensure safe navigation for commercial and recreational vessels, prevent erosion along Ohio’s Great Lakes shoreline, and maintain the economic viability of the harbor and its historic… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District awarded a $1.5 million contract to Michigan-based Ryba Marine Construction Co. on Sep. 4 to conduct dredging of the federal navigation channel in Barcelona Harbor. Dredging of harbors like Barcelona ensures accessible depths for vessels traveling the Great Lakes and enables recreational boating which supports more than… Read More
AGENDA and VIDEO. From the Ocean Protection Council meeting on Tuesday, September 10th, 2024. Agenda Action Item: #6 ~ Consideration and Approval of Disbursement of Funds for Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant Program Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives Goal 1: Safeguard Coastal and Marine Ecosystems and Communities in the Face of Climate Change; Objective… Read More
WASHINGTON – After 38 years of service, the active-duty Army career of Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon comes to a close tomorrow as he retires from military service in a ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Conmy Hall. Immediately prior to the retirement ceremony, Spellmon will also relinquish his role as the Army’s 55th Chief of Engineers… Read More
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District’s New Lock at the Soo project in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, awards $222.7 million contract Option 3 (Chamber Lock Operational) to Kokosing Alberici Traylor, LLC (KAT) of Westerville, Ohio. The Option 3 award will allow for construction to proceed as required to have a… Read More