Buffalo, NY – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District awarded a $1.1 million contract to conduct dredging of the federal navigation channel and harbor areas in Ashtabula Harbor during summer 2019. The contract was awarded to Ryba Marine Construction Company, based in Cheboygan, Michigan on April 10, 2019. Under this contract and… Read More
OSWEGO — Oswego Harbor will undergo a major dredging project this spring and summer, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Tuesday. Last dredged in 2016, the harbor and federal navigation channel must be kept to specific depths to allow shipping through the waters. In 2016, a total of 171,000 cubic yards of sediment material… Read More
Late this afternoon, President Donald Trump met with Congressional leaders from the Senate and House to discuss U.S. Maritime Policy. On the table was the Jones Act. President Trump assured the Congressional leaders that he is not seeking any changes to the Jones Act, nor is he seeking any waivers. “President Trump had the Jones… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working to fix the enormous levee breaches caused by flooding along the Missouri River in March. The corps’ Omaha District has awarded some contracts to fill massive holes in some southwest Iowa levees. The Corps on Friday evening announced it had awarded a $6 million contract to mend… Read More
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – We are one step closer to having a little more beach to our name. On Tuesday, April 23 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers of Jacksonville awarded a $6.4 million contract to a company from New Jersey for what they call “reducing risks to landside infrastructure in the Lee County portion… Read More
Lake Houston residents have cause for celebration upon hearing the news that State Rep. Dan Huberty has successfully convinced House Appropriations Chairman Dr. John Zerwas to accept a $30 million amendment to Senate Bill 500. The $30 million would fund the ongoing dredging projects in Lake Houston, specifically to dredge the sand bar at the… Read More
KENNEBUNK — The town of Kennebunk has received $1.8 million in funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to repair damage caused by two powerful nor’easters that crumbled part of the seawall and tore apart sections of the sidewalk and road at Middle and Gooch’s Beach in March of 2018. Last June, President Donald… Read More
A long-awaited dredging of Lake Linganore is set to begin in the coming months. But first, a 300-ton crane will lift dredging equipment into Lake Linganore early next month. Mike Marschner, special projects manager in the Frederick County executive’s office, said much of the work before the dredging equipment and pumping system is installed will… Read More
The Port of Brownsville, Texas is ready to move forward with a $300 million channel-deepening project that will make it possible for for a new LNG export terminal. On Wednesday, Deputy Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette met with port officials in Brownsville for a contract signing that finalizes the project, a joint partnership between the… Read More
BROWNSVILLE – About eight miles of the Brownsville Ship Channel will soon be dredged, according to a spokesperson for NextDecade Corporation. The company is one of three seeking to export natural gas from the ship channel. The dredge work is expected to begin next year. The company will foot the bill. Source: krgv.com
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards $3.657 million dredging contract to Manson Construction, set to begin at the end of April and reach completion by May 24. OCEANSIDE—Last year may have been a dramatic year in regards to dredging for Oceanside Harbor, but this year appears to be different. On March 29, the U.S. Army… Read More
Work may be done in connection with lake dredging Repairs to the dam at Lakemont Park may need to be done in connection with the proposed dredging of the lake — the centerpiece project of the local agency responsible for compliance with new rules to prevent stormwater from washing sediment into area streams. The need… Read More
Good news for a major project in the Town of Nanton. The cost of dredging out the water reservoir, with 40 years of sediment in it, has come in at under $700,000 down from the 1.25 million dollars council approved in a borrowing bylaw. The reservoir is filled with 60 percent sludge from Mosquito Creek,… Read More
NORTH WILDWOOD – As in past years, beginning the week of April 22, 2019, North Wildwood will begin their annual shore protection and replenishment project of moving sand from Wildwood to North Wildwood. According to a release, during that time, North Wildwood beaches will intermittently be closed at various sections from Second to 26th avenues… Read More
Town meeting also backs purchase of tidal flats. WELLFLEET — Town meeting voters quickly approved the Select Board’s request for $7.5 million Monday night for dredging state- and town-owned areas of the harbor and around the town pier, as recommended by the Finance Committee and a local task force. “Everything is on the table,” Town… Read More