Norfolk Dredging Co., Chesapeake, Virginia, was awarded an $18,645,765 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with four received. Work will be performed in Wilmington, North Carolina, with an estimated completion date of April 30, 2026. Fiscal 2023 and 2024 civil operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $18,645,765 were… Read More
DETROIT — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, is receiving a total allocation in the Operations & Maintenance account of $291.2 million in the Work Plan, released May 15, 2025, for connecting channels and harbor projects, $264.1 million for the New Lock at the Soo construction project and $3.6 million to conduct investigation… Read More
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THE ENGINEERS WHO BUILT AMERICA – Most people have heard of Lewis and Clark and their expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory. But how about Stephen Long? Zebulon Pike? John Fremont? Gouverneur Warren? These are just a few of the Corps of Engineers officers who played a critical role in exploring, surveying, and mapping our… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, is receiving a total allocation in the Operations & Maintenance account of $291.2 million in the Work Plan, released May 15, 2025, for connecting channels and harbor projects, $264.1 million for the New Lock at the Soo construction project and $3.6 million to conduct investigation studies. The… Read More
MANATEE COUNTY – Anna Maria Island beach renourishment is scheduled for 2026-27 at federal expense, but Manatee County must pay to stabilize Gulf Drive, install offshore erosion control breakwaters and repair the Longboat Pass jetty, the county’s beach official said. During a joint meeting of the Manatee County Commission and the Town of Longboat Key… Read More
FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – A $20 million project is set to begin Monday on Fernandina Beach, aimed at enhancing safety and enjoyment for visitors. Crews will add more sand to the beach and block off certain areas during the work. This project is all about protecting the shoreline on Fernandina Beach by replacing sand that has… Read More
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is hosting a public meeting in River Falls, Wisconsin, June 4, from 6:30 – 8 p.m., to obtain public input on a draft feasibility study for an environmental restoration project on the Kinnickinnic River in River Falls. USACE previously held a public meeting… Read More
WESTFIELD, N.Y. — Dredging of the Barcelona Harbor federal navigation channel by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District and its contractor, Michigan-based Ryba Marine Construction Company will begin May 15. Dredging will clear regular sediment build-up, as well as shoaling from overtopping of the harbor’s west breakwater, ensuring safe navigation and accessible depths… Read More
DETROIT — The U.S. Corps of Engineers, Detroit District will start dredging outer St. Joseph Harbor on May 13 to keep the federal channel open. The purpose of dredging is to remove shoaling and to perform preventative maintenance at the harbor mouth to avoid interruptions to the commercial shipping season. Hydraulic dredging, pumping sediment through… Read More
Rigid Constructors LLC,* Maurice, Louisiana, was awarded a $27,233,459 firm-fixed-price contract for flood-control projects. Bids were solicited via the internet with six received. Work will be performed in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with an estimated completion date of May 1, 2028. Fiscal 2025 civil construction funds in the amount of $27,233,459 were obligated at the… Read More
WILMINGTON, N.C.– The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District has awarded a significant contract to Norfolk Dredging Company for the ‘Carolina Beach and Vicinity’ Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) project. The contract, awarded on May 8, 2025, totals $23,517,200.00, including all options. Securing a contractor for this critical project proved challenging due to… Read More
1775 – 2025 – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – 250 YEARS OF BUILDING STRONG This year marks the 250-year anniversary of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). GLDD celebrates the contributions of this great organization, and we are pleased to share some of the many projects we have completed on their behalf. PortMiami… Read More
Norfolk Dredging Co., Chesapeake, Virginia, was awarded a $23,480,000 firm-fixed-price contract for dredging, transporting, placing, planting and shaping beach fill. Bids were solicited via the internet with four received. Work will be performed in Carolina Beach and Kura Beach, North Carolina, with an estimated completion date of April 30, 2026. Fiscal 2022 civil construction funds… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps will begin the largest Great Lakes dredging operation in Toledo Harbor this fall, removing 600,000 cubic yards of material by year’s end. TOLEDO, Ohio — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will launch the largest dredging operation on the Great Lakes this fall, clearing 600,000 cubic yards of material from Toledo… Read More