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JACKSONVILLE, Florida – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (USACE), in its partnership with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), awarded three contracts to increase the momentum towards restoring, preserving and protecting America’s iconic Everglades. The goal of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) is to improve the health of 2.4 million… Read More
JACKSONVILLE — It’s rare to find individuals whose careers are marked by longevity and unwavering dedication. Yet, some professionals stand as pillars of stability and commitment. Vernon Boyd is one of those individuals, he recently celebrated a remarkable milestone — 50 years of service with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). In celebrating Vernon… Read More
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, and the city of Wabasha, Minnesota, are again working together to manage river sand dredged from the Mississippi River. The trucking operations began this week and should be complete in December. The city anticipates moving around 2,000 cubic yards of sand a day,… Read More
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Research Civil Engineer Joelle Westcott with the Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) was awarded the Department of Defense (DoD) Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Program Creative Research & Engineering Advancing Technical Equity in STEM (CREATES) Grant for Fiscal Year 2025. The… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $127,900 contract August 19 to C.T.L. Forest Management, Inc., to clean up and clear vegetation ahead of flood risk reduction work along Tenmile Slough at river mile 30, often referenced as TS30L. Crews will begin trimming trees and removing vegetation to allow access for construction vehicles and… Read More
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award design contracts for public amenities on the Sanibel Causeway Islands and the Punta Rassa Boat Ramp, which were heavily damaged by Hurricane Ian in September 2022. Also given the nod by the commissioners Tuesday was construction engineering and inspection services to repair the Matlacha drawbridge… Read More
OCEAN CITY, MD – The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fisheries (DNR) has announced the beginning of dredging operations off of Ocean City this week. According to DNR, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is slated to begin dredging on October 2nd. Officials say the operations will be concentrated on the Assateague shoal near buoy… Read More
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, announced today the receipt of several dredging awards totaling $342.3 million. The awarded work includes: Sabine-Neches Waterway Channel Improvement, Contract 6 Project (Capital, Texas, $219.1 million) Canaveral Harbor Sand Bypass Project 5 (Coastal Protection, Florida,… Read More
The forum was co-chaired by Colonel Rhett Blackmon USACE Galveston, Deputy Cmdr. Nathaniel (Nate) Weander, PMP of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, Nate Lovelace representing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, Walker Smith, Port Director of The Port of Harlingen Authority, Texas and Pat Younger, Executive Director of the Gulf Ports… Read More
Manson Construction Co., Seattle, Washington, was awarded a $34,991,000 firm-fixed-price contract for levee mitigation. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work will be performed in Slidell, Louisiana, with an estimated completion date of Oct. 1, 2025. Fiscal 2014 civil operations and maintenance funds in the amount of $34,991,000 were obligated at the… Read More
The Dutra Group, San Rafael, California, was awarded a $9,310,750 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance dredging in Tampa Harbor. Bids were solicited via the internet with five received. Work will be performed in Tampa, Florida, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 4, 2025. Fiscal 2024 civil construction funds in the amount of $9,310,750 were obligated… Read More
Weeks Marine Inc., Covington, Louisiana, was awarded a $36,108,500 firm-fixed-price contract for harbor and channels maintenance dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work will be performed in the Lower Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, with an estimated completion date of March 31, 2025. Fiscal 2024 civil operation and maintenance funds and fiscal 2024… Read More
Kiewit Infrastructure Co., Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, was awarded a $192,844,000 firm-fixed-price contract for Everglades restoration. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed at Fort Pierce, Florida, with an estimated completion date of May 5, 2028. Fiscal 2023 civil construction funds in the amount of $192,844,000 were obligated at the… Read More
Commencing on 21 June 2024 and continuing until further notice, the US Army Corps of Engineers Dredge Potter will perform channel maintenance dredging at various locations.
The USACE Dredge Goetz will arrive and begin dredging at mile 269.9 UMR today, 30 September.