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USACE re-assesses West Shore Lake Pontchartrain total project cost

LA, United States

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

USACE Jacksonville publishes draft GRR/EIS of Tampa Harbor Navigation Improvement Study for public review

FL, United States

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

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District Headquarters Moves to Downtown Buffalo

NY, United States

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

Corps joins Eastern Municipal Water District to reaffirm partnership, chart path forward

CA, United States

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

Dredging begins of Shrewsbury and Navesink rivers

NJ, United States

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 Wins $256.9 million Hopper Dredge Award to Replace USACE TSHD McFarland

FL, United States

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

Corps of Engineers wants public feedback on Wacouta Bay restoration study

MN, United States

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

Pittsburgh District welcomes new commander

PA, United States

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

Pannier takes command of St. Louis District Corps of Engineers

MO, United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District welcomed a new commanding officer during a Change of Command ceremony today. Col. Andy J. Pannier succeeded Col. Kevin R. Golinghorst as District Commander in the Change of Command ceremony. Brig. Gen. Kimberly A. Peeples, commander of the Corp of Engineers’ Mississippi Valley Division and president… Read More

USACE plans for proposed drawdown of B.A. Steinhagen Lake/Town Bluff

TX, United States

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Town Bluff Dam/B.A. Steinhagen Lake, Woodville, Texas, (locally known as Dam B) announced today a plan for necessary repairs on the Robert D. Willis Powerhouse, which will require a near complete drawdown of B.A. Steinhagen Lake. To facilitate this repair work, USACE Fort Worth District Water Management will… Read More

USACE Fort Worth District awards $48.1M contract for new Wharton levee system

TX, United States

The U.S Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District announced today the award of a $48.1 million contract to Granite Construction Co., from Watsonville, California, for Phase 1 of a flood risk mitigation levee system to be constructed in Wharton, Texas. As part of the Southwestern Division’s Hurricane Damage Reconstruction and Risk Reduction Project, the… Read More

USACE Omaha District Change of Command Ceremony, July 26

NE, United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District will be holding a Change of Command ceremony July 26, 2023, as Colonel Mark R. Himes relinquishes command to Colonel Robert J. Newbauer. The Change of Command ceremony will take place at the Holland Center located at 1200 Douglas St., Omaha, NE 68102, and will commence at… Read More

Colonel Larry “Dale” Caswell, Jr. takes command of Corps’ Portland District

OR, United States

Army Col. Larry “Dale” Caswell, Jr. became the 64th commander of the Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in a change-of-command ceremony at the district’s downtown headquarters today. “I’m honored to lead this team, which has served the Pacific Northwest and the nation for 152 years,” said Caswell, a West Virginia native. “Together, we… Read More

USACE awards $9.6M contract for Modified Central City south bypass channel design

TX, United States

USACE awards $9.6M contract for Modified Central City south bypass channel design Today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, awarded an architect-engineer contract totaling $9.6 million to continue and complete the design of the south bypass channel in support of the Modified Central City Project. The A-E contract was awarded to CDM-Stanley… Read More

Manson Construction Lands $35 million Dredging Contract with USACE New Orleans District

LA, United States

Manson Construction, Seattle, Washington, was awarded a $35,290,000 firm-fixed-price contract for dredging services. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in New Orleans, Louisiana, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 10, 2024. Fiscal 2023 civil operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $35,290,000 were obligated at the… Read More

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