Manson Construction Co., Seattle, Washington, was awarded a $39,050,000 firm-fixed-price contract for a self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work will be performed in Venice, Louisiana, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 23, 2026. Fiscal 2025 operation and maintenance, Army and civil Corps of Engineer… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredge MERRITT, deployed from the Wilmington District, operates in Ocean City Inlet on July 16, 2025, using a side-casting method designed to maintain navigation channels in shallow water areas. The dredge drags along the bottom, picking up sand and ejecting it about 90 feet outside the navigation channel. The… Read More
MOBILE, Ala. — In a ceremony rich with military tradition and symbolic meaning, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, marked a pivotal leadership transition during its change of command ceremony July 18 at the district headquarters in Mobile. Col. Kelcey Shaw assumed command from outgoing commander Col. Jeremy Chapman during a ceremony presided over… Read More
SURF CITY, N.C. — On July 15, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) finalized a Chief’s Report for the Town of Surf City Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) project, marking a major milestone in ongoing efforts to protect the community and its coastline. The CSRM project is a joint effort between the Town of… Read More
SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY, Pa. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, has released the draft 2025 Master Plan (MP) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Stillwater Lake Project that will serve as the guiding documents for consistent, responsible decision-making at the projects for the next 15 to 25 years. These revisions are part of a… Read More
