Austal U.S. has been selected to build the U.S. Coast Guard’s next set of 11 Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPCs). The $3 billion contract award comes as a disappointment for Eastern Shipbuilding Group, the Florida-based shipyard that worked on the design and built the first four in the series. In 2016, Eastern Shipbuilding Group won a… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will host an open house at Lock and Dam 6, near Trempealeau, Wisconsin, Saturday, July 9, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., in conjunction with Catfish Days. The Corps is opening its doors to the public to demonstrate how a lock works and supports inland waterways navigation. Lock… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District, has partnered with the City of Painesville, Ohio to stabilize a portion of the west bank of the Grand River and protect the public infrastructure in the city. The top slope of the riverbank adjacent to Bank Street has been eroding and threatens the adjacent roadway… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District has awarded eTrac, a Woolpert Company, with an architect-engineer contract to provide hydrographic surveying and mapping services within the Galveston District and potentially the USACE Southwest Division. The five-year, Multiple Award Task Order Contract has a total shared capacity of $13 million. It will support planning, design, construction and maintenance… Read More
NEWBURYPORT — The city is hoping to give local boaters a little more room to maneuver at the south jetty, while also preparing for an Army Corps of Engineers project to rebuild Reservation Terrace. Newburyport, Salisbury and Newbury are part of a $19 million federal project that will involve the Army Corps of Engineers dredging… Read More
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