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$74 Million for New York District Projects
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters has announced FY19 Work Plan budget allocations, with New York District receiving approximately $74,273,500 million for its projects and studies. “The Fiscal Year 2019 Civil Works budget reflects the administration’s priorities to support and improve the
Isle of Palms Beach Renourishment Work Progresses
The City of Isle of Palms, South Carolina, has just posted the latest update on their beach renourishment project, saying that approximately 674.205 cubic yards of sand have been placed so far, making the project 46% complete. This major coastal protection scheme, worth $11.8 million, is being under
San Juan Harbor Dredging Wrapped Up
Cashman Dredging and Marine Contracting has just released a video of the San Juan Harbor dredging project, completed this past summer, one month ahead of schedule. The Quincy based dredging company was contracted to conduct maintenance dredging as follows: from Anchorage Area E to a required depth o
Magnolia Dredge and Dock Bags Port of Vinton Dredging Contract
The Port of Vinton Board of Commissioners voted this week to award the contract for the dredging of the mouth of the Vinton Navigation Channel to Magnolia Dredge and Dock, LLC of Mandeville, La. The successful base bid of $832,672 was the lowest among three bids received by the port during its compe
USACE to Discuss Proposed Mobile Harbor Project Next Week
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, will hold a Town Hall meeting, February 22, to discuss the ongoing study to determine the feasibility of increasing the depth and width of the Mobile Harbor Federal Navigation Channel. The Town Hall meeting will be held at the Mobile Convention Cent
USACE Finalizing Dredge Readiness Plan for GIWW
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is completing a Dredge Readiness and Operations Plan (DROP) for the 160-mile Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) to Anclote River. According to the Corps, the plan will outline maintenance dredging locations and anticipated completion timeframes for identified dredging
Stony Creek Dredging Project Complete
Work on the Stony Creek maintenance dredging project has been completed, reports the Shoreline Times. According to the Town Engineer, Janice Plaziak, the project involved dredging of the town dock, the commercial float area and the area directly in front of the boat launch, moving approx 4,000 cubic
Southwind Construction Wins Knapps Narrows Dredging Contract
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has awarded a $1.4 million contract for the maintenance dredging of Knapps Narrows Federal Navigation Channel near Tilghman Island to Southwind Construction of Evansville, Indiana. The project will consist of the removal roughly 100,000 cubic yar
USACE Supports Administration’s Infrastructure Initiative
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers fully supports the administration’s Infrastructure Initiative that was announced yesterday to address the needs of the nation’s infrastructure, USACE said in its latest announcement. Underperformance is evident across many sectors of infrastructure. The traditional c
Weeks Marine Kicks Off Wrightsville Beach Project
The Wrightsville Beach Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Project, worth $9.4 million, is now officially underway. The project is Federally funded and under the supervision of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Town of Wrightsville Beach said in its latest announcement. Earlier this month, Weeks Mari
Sacramento District Projects Listed in the President’s Budget
Continued construction of safety improvements at Isabella Dam near Bakersfield leads U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District projects listed in the President’s budget unveiled Feb. 12 for Fiscal Year 2019 funding. Overall, the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2019 includes $4.785 billion
USACE New England: Boost for Boston Harbor Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, has just announced that they are looking forward to continued operations and funding in the fiscal year 2019, following the release of the President’s Budget on February 12. In Connecticut, the budget proposes continuing funding for the operati