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US Army Corps funding makes Charleston dredging truly shovel-ready
CHARLESTON's Harbour Deepening Project can get underway this fall now that it has received US$17.5 million in construction funding in the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Fiscal Year 17 Work Plan.
Charleston, South Carolina, also received $16.1 million in operations and maintenance dollars, which provide for the routine maintenance dredging of the harbour necessary for construction begin.
Funds allocated in the Work Plan allow Charleston to continue moving forward and preparing for construction, reports IHS Media.
"We are appreciative to the Trump Administration, Governor McMaster and the entire South Carolina congressional delegation for their efforts to ensure the project was included in the Corps Work Plan," said South Carolina Ports Authority chairwoman Pamela Lackey.
The biggest contract for the project will be let this fall, utilising federal dollars in combination with the $300 million in state funding already set aside for the project.
"The significance of this funding for the timeline of our deepening project cannot be overstated it is tremendous news for Charleston," said SCPA president and CEO Jim Newsome.
"By the end of the decade, we will achieve 52 feet of depth and be the deepest harbour on the east coast, a depth advantage that will add significant capability in the Southeast, the fastest growing port region in the country.
Charleston, South Carolina, also received $16.1 million in operations and maintenance dollars, which provide for the routine maintenance dredging of the harbour necessary for construction begin.
Funds allocated in the Work Plan allow Charleston to continue moving forward and preparing for construction, reports IHS Media.
"We are appreciative to the Trump Administration, Governor McMaster and the entire South Carolina congressional delegation for their efforts to ensure the project was included in the Corps Work Plan," said South Carolina Ports Authority chairwoman Pamela Lackey.
The biggest contract for the project will be let this fall, utilising federal dollars in combination with the $300 million in state funding already set aside for the project.
"The significance of this funding for the timeline of our deepening project cannot be overstated it is tremendous news for Charleston," said SCPA president and CEO Jim Newsome.
"By the end of the decade, we will achieve 52 feet of depth and be the deepest harbour on the east coast, a depth advantage that will add significant capability in the Southeast, the fastest growing port region in the country.
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