TSHD Padre Island busy in Galveston Harbor

The trailing suction hopper dredge (TSHD) Padre Island, from Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC, is working in the Galveston Harbor.

According to the USACE Galveston District, the TSHD is currently dredging as part of a contract to perform maintenance dredging in parts of Galveston Harbor.

The work started July 28, 2023, is scheduled to be completed March 26, 2024.

USACE said that around 2.5 million cubic yards of dredge material will be removed during this project.