U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District anticipates Phase 3 construction will start this summer with the $1.068 billion of the New Lock at the Soo Phase 3 contract award July 1, 2022. Kokosing Alberici Traylor, LLC (KAT), a joint venture headquartered in Westerville, Ohio will begin constructing the largest phase, the new lock chamber… Read More
Order is for expeditionary 11 meter rigid Inflatable boats (RIBs) The Naval Sea Systems Command has awarded Ribcraft USA LLC, Marblehead, Mass., a $9,721,610 contract modification, The award exercises options for the acquisition of expeditionary 11 meter rigid inflatable boats (RIBs). In accordance with the terms established on the base contract, orders may be issued on a firm-fixed-price… Read More
The Coast Guard reports that it has awarded a fixed-price incentive (firm target) contract to Austal USA, Mobile, Ala., to produce up to 11 Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPCs). The initial award is valued at $208.26 million and supports detail design and long lead-time material for the fifth OPC, with options for production of up to 11 OPCs in… Read More
The city of Gulf Shores is holding a public meeting for its upcoming beach nourishment project. The meeting is at six tonight at the Gulf Shores City Council Chambers. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Orange Beach representatives and coastal engineers will answer questions about the project. The project will restore beach lands at… Read More
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces the selection of Kristina “Kristi” Hall as the new Regulatory Division chief. The mission of the USACE Regulatory Program is to protect the Nation’s aquatic resources, while allowing reasonable development through fair, flexible, and balanced permit decisions. In her new position, Hall… Read More
WAYNE COUNTY, PA —The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District and its contractor, Mohawk Valley Materials of Marcy, NY, will soon begin construction on improvements at the General Edgar Jadwin Dam in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. Jadwin Dam is located on Dyberry Creek north of the borough of Honesdale in Wayne County. It’s a dry… Read More
WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The public is invited to attend the Walla Walla District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, change-of-command ceremony set for 10 a.m. on Friday, July 8. The ceremony will be live streamed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/WallaWallaUSACE. Lt. Col. ShaiLin KingSlack will assume command of the District from departing Commander Lt. Col. Richard T…. Read More
Louisville, KY —Louisville, KY. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District has temporarily halted work on the removal of the Green River Lock and Dam No. 5 on the Green River in Kentucky, while additional surveys are performed. Due to concerns from the Edmonson County Water District, USACE stopped further removal of the dam… Read More
Fort Shafter, Hawaii —The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District welcomed new leadership Friday, June 24 as Lt. Col. Ryan Pevey assumed command from Lt. Col. Eric S. Marshall during a modified change of command ceremony being held at Fort Shafter’s Palm Circle Gazebo. Lt. Col. Pevey, who most recently served as the 25th Infantry Division… Read More
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. —SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District anticipates Phase 3 construction will start this summer with the $1.068 billion of the New Lock at the Soo Phase 3 contract award July 1, 2022. Kokosing Alberici Traylor, LLC (KAT), a joint venture headquartered in Westerville, Ohio will begin… Read More
ST. THOMAS — Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. met with officials of both the West Indian Company Limited and V.I. Port Authority on Thursday to discuss plans for moving forward with harbor dredging projects in Charlotte Amalie and Gallows Bay, Government House announced. In the statement, released after 6 p.m. on Friday, Bryan “expressed the importance… Read More
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH — Sand is running out along the shores of Wrightsville Beach. A risky offshore-dredging plan seems to be the only path forward. The town’s renourishment plan for April 2023 will not pull dirt from Masonboro Inlet, like it has done for years. Instead, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, who fund and execute the… Read More
Representatives Jim Costa (CA-16) and John Garamendi (CA-03) introduced H.R. 8243 – American Port Access Privileges Act, which would put U.S. exporters at the front of the line at our ports and support the American economy. This legislation builds on the bipartisan, bicameral Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-146), which was signed into law by… Read More
On June 28th, the House of Representatives Appropriations’ Committee held a markup of the House version of the Energy & Water Development Appropriations Bill (E&W Bill). The committee passed the bill on a 32-24 vote and the next step is for the bill to be considered by the full House of Representatives. While this is… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that the public is invited to the J. Percy Priest Lake Resource Manager’s Office from 6 to 8 p.m. July 19, 2022, to participate in a workshop to provide input for the revision of the J. Percy Priest Lake Master Plan. An open house is also… Read More