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Beachside Ponce Inlet residents and visitors should expect changes for a while as crews use the area to stockpile sand for a beach strengthening project. A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractor, Gator Dredging, has begun placing pipeline north of the Ponce de Leon Inlet to Oceanview Avenue, said Niles Cyzycki, construction activity project manager for Volusia County…. Read More
GRAND HAVEN, MI — Bulk freighters regularly delight onlookers as they pass between the Grand Haven pierheads to deliver limestone, slag and trap rock needed to make concrete and asphalt for Michigan road construction. Those freighters need a harbor channel deep enough to reach the Verplank Dock up the Grand River in Ferrysburg, where the… Read More
The Army Corps of Engineers said the dredged sand used for beach replenishment near the resort area isn’t adequate. Thus the project’s machinery is sitting idle. VIRGINIA BEACH — Patches of dull, grayish-black sand cover the beach near the water’s edge at 23rd Street. The dark sections stand out in contrast to the bright tan… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Seattle District, kicked off its annual maintenance dredging in Grays Harbor on April 8, a key effort that keeps one of Washington’s most important coastal channels open and safe for navigation- including commercial fishing traffic. The Corps has contracted the dredge Yaquina, one of the only two government hopper dredges… Read More
Caswell Beach finally received some good news this week when it comes to sand. On Monday, Town Manager Joseph Pierce said the Army Corps of Engineers is in the process of awarding a contract for its Wilmington Harbor Inner Ocean Bar project, which will include the placement of 700,000 cubic yards of sand along Caswell… Read More
New York District (NYD) is responsible for maintaining the Federal navigation channels within the Port of New York and New Jersey. Maintenance of these channels via periodic dredging to authorized dimensions is critical to safeguarding commercial and recreational navigation within the port. NYD is committed to environmentally and economically sound management of maintenance dredging material… Read More
McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — A Colorado company will design the dredging of a section of a South Texas waterway that flooded during historic recent rains, the U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission says. Stantec Inc., of Denver, has been awarded a $1.6 million contract to design the dredging of 6.3 miles of the Arroyo… Read More
SAN DIEGO — Coastal cities all have the same problem — sand diminishes over time naturally. The question is, how do you support replenishment without breaking the bank of taxpayers? The natural sand that makes up the 70 miles of coastline along the Pacific Ocean in San Diego County is decreasing more than it naturally would… Read More
VICKSBURG, Miss.— Dr. Beth Fleming has been named director of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), assuming the position in March. As director, she leads one of the most diverse research organizations in the world, comprising seven laboratories located across four states, with more than 2,600 employees, $1 billion in facilities and an… Read More
Contractors for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District use a heavy equipment excavator to remove rubble from a riverside wall of the Monongahela River Locks and Dam 3 near Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25, 2025. The Pittsburgh District began dismantling the Elizabeth Locks and Dam’s lock chambers in January 2025. The district expects work… Read More
The Carl Gray Park dredge project is set to begin on April 14th and will run through May 15th. This project aims to remove sediment buildup around the boat ramp, a consequence of Hurricane Sally. Dredging is the process of clearing accumulated sediments, debris, and pollutants from the bottom of water bodies such as rivers,… Read More
Luhr Crosby LLC, Columbia, Illinois, was awarded a $10,803,386 firm-fixed-price contract for dredging services. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Jan. 31, 2025. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville, Kentucky, is the contracting activity (W912QR-25-F-A050).
St. Johns Ship Building, located in Palatka, Florida, has just landed two exciting contracts worth around $17 million. These projects involve crafting a cutting-edge Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) and two sleek aluminum cruise ships. This achievement highlights the shipyard’s ongoing success and its reputation for producing top-notch vessels tailored for various maritime needs. The new… Read More
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers joined contractors Eastern Shipbuilding Group and Royal IHC on April 4, 2025, in Panama City, FL for a steel cutting ceremony, kicking off construction of a Medium Class Hopper Dredge (MCHD) to replace the Dredge McFARLAND of the Army Corps’ Philadelphia District. The event was attended by… Read More
ASAN, Guam — Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Marianas has kicked off emergency repairs on the Glass Breakwater in Apra Harbor ahead of schedule, marking the first significant step in a $571 million multi-year project to restore and strengthen the vital coastal structure. “This project strengthens Apra Harbor and aligns with NAVFAC Marianas’ mission… Read More