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Charleston Harbour dredgiing project recommended for congressional nod
THE 52-foot Charleston Harbour Deepening Project has been recommended to Congress for authorisation, continuing the project's historic momentum through the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) planning process.
Known as the Record of Decision, the recommendation signed by Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) Jo-Ellen Darcy is the official notification to Congress that the project requirements have been met and awaits authorisation.
The USACE's original estimate of seven years and $20 million dollars for the study and associated environmental reviews and permits was nearly cut in half to four years and $11 million as a result of the new programme, as well as collaboration with state and federal partner agencies.
"As another significant milestone achieved for harbour deepening, the issuance of the Record of Decision is tremendous news for SCPA," said South Carolina Port Authority CEO Jim Newsome.
"By the end of the decade, we will achieve 52 feet of depth and Charleston will be the deepest harbour on the east coast. This advantage will provide our customers with 24-hour access to deepwater."
Known as the Record of Decision, the recommendation signed by Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) Jo-Ellen Darcy is the official notification to Congress that the project requirements have been met and awaits authorisation.
The USACE's original estimate of seven years and $20 million dollars for the study and associated environmental reviews and permits was nearly cut in half to four years and $11 million as a result of the new programme, as well as collaboration with state and federal partner agencies.
"As another significant milestone achieved for harbour deepening, the issuance of the Record of Decision is tremendous news for SCPA," said South Carolina Port Authority CEO Jim Newsome.
"By the end of the decade, we will achieve 52 feet of depth and Charleston will be the deepest harbour on the east coast. This advantage will provide our customers with 24-hour access to deepwater."
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