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USACE, CPRA: $122M for Grand Isle repair project
USACE, in partnership with the Louisiana CPRA, will undertake $122 million in work to address Hurricane Ida-related damage to the Grand Isle Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction Project. “Congress has made a significant commitment to address the damages experienced from back-to-back record hurr
Get ready for WEDA’s next webinar
The Western Dredging Association is ready for their next webinar “Navigating the Water Treatment Design and Permitting Process” that will occur on Friday, June 10th at 1 PM EST. Dredging of impacted sediments produces contact water, which requires treatment, to prevent contaminants from being return
New Ellicott 1270 dredge hits the water
Ellicott Dredges LLC has just announced another successful dredge launch. The new 1270 dredge will operate near Salem, New Jersey, replacing a 16” Series 970 – operational since 1983. “The Ellicott 970 had provided the mine owner with many years of reliable service,” Ellicott said. While the owner c
Advancing Oakland Turning Basins Widening Study
The Port of Oakland Turning Basins Widening Study has reached a key milestone – the Port released A Notice of Preparation (NOP) to begin an environmental review per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) on May 31, 2022. “This is an exciting time for the Port to advance the Turning Basins W
Additional funding for the Freeport deepening project
The Port Freeport is about to receive additional funding of around $73.1 million from the Army Corps Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Work Plan for the Freeport Harbor Channel Improvement Project (FHCIP). To date a total of $117 million has been allocated to this dredging project since receiving a “new start”
Hayward Canal dredging begins next week
The Hayward Canal dredging project will begin Monday, June 6, and be completed in November, Charlotte County said. This project could cause delays in boating traffic through the channel. Boaters using the El Jobean boat ramp and Hayward Canal may experience delays and allow extra time when planning
Western Marine to dredge South Harbor in Petersburg, AK
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District recently awarded a $2.75 million contract for the Petersburg South Harbor Navigation Improvements project to Western Marine Construction. This is the second contract awarded by the district with funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (
Massive Houston Ship Channel dredging project kicks off
The Port of Houston yesterday (Wednesday, June 1) kicked off long-awaited billion dollar dredging scheme, the Houston Ship Channel Widening and Improvement Project 11. The amazing Houston Ship Channel Expansion dredging kick off ceremony began at 8:30am in Galveston, Texas, with the welcoming speech
Get Ready for the 2022 WEDA Gulf Coast Chapter
The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) has begun preparations for their Fall 2022 meeting, which will take place in New Orleans, LA. “We are currently developing our schedule and will send out additional information in the coming weeks,” the Board of the Gulf Coast Chapter said in the release. The
USACE officials tour Huron Harbor CDF
Lt. Col. Eli Adams, Commander of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, and his team mates visited Huron Harbor yesterday to view the Confined Disposal Facility (CDF). The officials visited the facility while on a tour of Western Ohio and the USACE owned properties. CDF’s play a key role in
South Amboy Ferry Terminal project starts this summer
Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin was joined by New Jersey Representative Frank Pallone and other state and local dignitaries yesterday to mark funding milestones for the South Amboy Ferry Terminal, slated for a construction start this summer. The terminal planned for South Amboy is intended to sup
Environmental study for Brunswick Harbor expansion complete
After three years, USACE planners finalize an environmental study for Brunswick Harbor, Ga.’s widening, expansion, operation and maintenance. Army Corps officials signed a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for the study May 25. In partnership with the Georgia