The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $5.8 million contract to Walsh Service Solutions of Michigan to dredge the Cleveland Harbor navigation channel in the Cuyahoga River from May to July and again from October to December.
Ryba Marine Construction Co. pumps out dredged material from a scow in Cleveland Harbor and into a confined disposal facility on Nov. 3, 2020.CLEVELAND, Ohio –
Dredging of the channel occurs each year, depending on the availability of funding. It allows for large vessels to safely navigate the channel without hitting the bottom. Among the commodities that are transported through the channel is iron ore heading to the Cleveland-Cliffs steel mill. “Maintaining the operation of our nation’s ports is more critical than ever to the vitality of the nation,” said. Lt. Col. Eli Adams, commander of the corps’ Buffalo District, in a news release. “We’re proud of our partnerships with the City of Cleveland, the state of Ohio, and our representatives in Congress that have made this contract award happen, and we look forward o beginning dredging this summer.
The dredging will involve the removal of about 250,000 cubic yards of material from the harbor bed. It will be deposited in confined disposal facilities. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
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