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The Dutra Group is proud to announce the issuance of a Notice to Proceed for the new-build construction of a 10,464 cubic yard Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge, the “Adele” at Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. The “Adele” will be constructed at Eastern Shipbuilding Group’s Allanton and Port St. Joe Florida facilities. Delivery is scheduled for late 2028…. Read More
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Sacramento District welcomes Sandi Dolbee as the newly elected Community Co-Chair of the Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) for the Former Beale AFB Titan 1-A Missile Facility environmental restoration project. Over her one-year term, Dolbee will lead the RAB in its ongoing efforts to ensure the… Read More
The Saint Lawrence Seaway stands as one of the greatest engineering feats of the 20th century, yet it remains one of the least talked about. This massive infrastructure project, which transformed North American trade and transportation, was built with precision, innovation, and sheer determination. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with Canadian authorities,… Read More
Plans to revitalize Barto Landing are moving ahead in Spring Valley. The Spring Valley City Council Monday night approved a proposal for about $150,000 to dredge Barto Landing. River Docks Inc. of Peru was awarded the job and is expected to begin dredging the river attraction as soon as possible. Last year, a message from… Read More
Current Project (2025 / 2026) March 11, 2025: Town Manager, Kathryn Adams provided the following project updates to the Town Council: 2025 / 26 Renourishment Project (OSOKI): Rebidding by contracted engineering firm Moffatt & Nichol will take place in April. The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) permit has been approved and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) lease is… Read More
If you don’t want to wake up from your hotel or rental balcony seeing and hearing the pumping machines and heavy equipment, plan accordingly. If you’re planning a week at the beach in northern Ocean County in late spring or early summer this year, it may be interrupted by the ongoing replenishment project. If you… Read More
BALTIMORE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, which oversees operations of numerous Flood Risk Management and recreation sites throughout the Susquehanna and Potomac River Basins, will close several campgrounds and beaches due to staffing shortages that will prohibit the safe operations of these facilities ahead of the 2025 recreation season. USACE staff… Read More
Conrad Shipyard, LLC,* Morgan City, Louisiana, was awarded a $28,285,715 firm fixed-price modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-22-C-2253) for detail design and construction of one additional Yard Repair, Berthing, and Messing (YRBM) craft. This contract action includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $59,856,020. Work will be performed… Read More
This statement of work (SOW) for the New Buffalo Harbor Dredging Project is identified by solicitation number W911XK25R0020. It outlines the general requirements, including real estate rights and payment procedures associated with the dredging activities planned for fiscal year 2024. The SOW specifies that contractors must adhere to existing real estate agreements for work and… Read More
DredgeWire likes this article and offers this relevant dredging history: Mount St. Helens Eruption and Dredging: On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted, causing the deadliest and most economically destructive volcanic event in U.S. history, with 57 deaths and widespread destruction. Ellicott Dredges’ Role: Ellicott Dredges, a company specializing in dredging equipment, was instrumental… Read More
The project encompassed the engineering, fabrication, and delivery of a booster station. This booster station, designed for both land and floating operations, functions as a secondary booster, enabling the dredge Goetz to achieve pumping distances exceeding 15,000 feet. We developed a fully independent booster station capable of being operated remotely and providing vital data to… Read More
CHICAGO – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District has withdrawn the Record of Decision for the Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS) Dredged Material Management Plan (DMMP) and Environmental Impact Statement. This decision follows opposition from the State of Illinois regarding the proposed vertical expansion of the Dredged Material Disposal Facility. The USACE… Read More
GALVESTON, Texas — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG) and the Trinity River Authority (TRA) will unveil the Port of Liberty Master Plan at a town hall meeting on March 19, 2025. The town hall, open to the public, will be held at the A.J. Hartel Building, located at 318 San… Read More
CHICAGO – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District has withdrawn the Record of Decision for the Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS) Dredged Material Management Plan (DMMP) and Environmental Impact Statement. This decision follows opposition from the State of Illinois regarding the proposed vertical expansion of the Dredged Material Disposal Facility. The USACE… Read More
FAIRHOPE, Ala. – The city of Fairhope is starting a new restoration and stabilization project to fight ongoing erosion at Magnolia Beach. The city said the work will include building an offshore breakwater system and major beach renourishment. The project is funded by a GOMESA grant. The city says there will be a community meeting… Read More