Indiana Harbor and Ship Canal dredging project

Ship canal dredging project at Indiana Harbor has resulted in the removal of almost 1 million cubic yards of sediment since 2012 resumed on Sept. 13.

It is reported that the Kokosing Construction Co., Inc. and O’Brien & Gere will conduct the dredging and operation of a confined disposal facility.

The work is scheduled to continue through December, and that includes the federal  and the nonfederal work for a total of 270,000 cubic yards of material.

Kokosing and O’Brien & Gere will finish their contractual obligations this year.The Army Corps is currently evaluating proposals for a new five-year operation and dredging contract.

Removing approximately 1 million cubic yards of sediment has reduced the amount of contaminants that had been flowing into Lake Michigan and has allowed for more efficient commercial navigation.

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