Concord, Mass. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District received a permit application to conduct work in waters of the United States from NSTAR Electric Company doing business as Eversource Energy for proposed work in Vineyard Sound between Surf Drive in Falmouth, Mass., and Eastville Avenue in Oak Bluffs, Mass. The proposed work… Read More
HOUSTON, July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, announced today the signing of the first ever subcontract for procurement of rock for a U.S. offshore wind farm with Carver Sand & Gravel LLC (“Carver”), a… Read More
Notification of Upcoming Project Notice is given to prospective Bidders that the Town of Dauphin Island intends to advertise for bids by qualified Contractors to construct the “Town of Dauphin Island East End Beach and Dune Restoration Project.” The following information is provided for consideration and general planning by prospective Bidders; however, the Town reserves… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will celebrate the completion of the Sandy Lake Dam rehabilitation project with a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony on Aug. 2 at the Sandy Lake Recreation Area at 1 p.m. The recreation area is located at 22205 531st Lane, McGregor, Minnesota. This $5.3 million project consisted… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently completed an updated certified total project cost for the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain hurricane and storm damage risk reduction system. To deliver the project to its authorized levee elevations and complete the system’s pump stations and drainage structures, approximately $1.27 billion in additional funding will be required. Another… Read More
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, has published a draft of its General Reevaluation Report and Environmental Impact Statement (GRR/EIS) for the Tampa Harbor Navigation Improvement Study in Hillsborough County, Florida. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the GRR/EIS and related documents will be available for public review and comment… Read More
The headquarters of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District has re-located to the historic Hens & Kelly Building at 478 Main Street in the heart of the City Buffalo. Moving to the new headquarters at the corner of Main and Mohawk Streets – now known as the Mohawk Building – marks the district’s… Read More
A team with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District met with Eastern Municipal Water District officials July 7 at their facility in Perris to reaffirm their partnership and formally recognize the next phase of project implementation for the South Perris Desalination Program. Col. Julie Balten, LA District commander, joined Joe Mouawad, EMWD… Read More
Gulf Shores City Council discussed on July 17 awarding a $17.1 million bid to Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company to renourish beaches damaged during hurricanes Nate and Sally. After reimbursements from FEMA and the state, the city’s portion will be $6.5 million. FEMA and the state will reimburse 87.5 percent of the costs from… Read More
Alabama Shipyard LLC,* Mobile, Alabama, is awarded $19,685,492 firm-fixed-price contract (N3220523C4084) for a 120-calendar day shipyard availability for the mid-term availability of Military Sealift Command’s hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20). This contract includes a base period and options, which if exercised, would bring the cumulative value to $19,927,348. Work will be performed in Mobile,… Read More
After months of trucking sand close to Sebastian Inlet, Brevard County Tuesday is expected to approve $69 million for restoring beaches between the Pineda Causeway and Melbourne Beach. Commissioner John Tobia said the new project is part of a 50-year agreement between the county and the Army Corps of Engineers. “Couldn’t find a good reason to… Read More
Due to constant complaints from boaters on the Shrewsbury and Navesink rivers, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr., D-N.J.6th District, announced the establishment of a new dredging project at a press conference today. “I’m proud to announce the start of the Shrewsbury and Navesink dredging project today. I secured $26 million in federal funding for the project,… Read More
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Panama City, Florida, was awarded a $256,955,264 firm-fixed-price contract for the design-build of a new medium-class hopper dredge. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in Panama City, Florida, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 16, 2027. Fiscal 2023 Plant Replacement and Improvement Program funds… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking public comments on the Wacouta Bay ecosystem restoration study, and will host a public meeting Aug. 21, from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Red Wing Public Library, Foot Room. The library is located at 225 East Ave, Red Wing, Minnesota. The public can… Read More
Col. Nichols Melin will assume command of the Pittsburgh District on August 4. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District will transfer leadership during a Change of Command ceremony Friday, Aug. 4, at 10:30 a.m. at the Senator John Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh. Colonel Adam Czekanski, commander of the Pittsburgh District… Read More