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Stay informed with the latest updates on ongoing and upcoming projects along the Sabine-Neches Waterway. Discover details about Port Arthur Turning Basins, GIWW to Sabine Pass, and more. Get insights into project completion dates, contractor efforts, and future endeavors. Explore regulatory permits and real estate policies impacting the area. For inquiries and current public notices, contact Paula Rankin Wise at 409-766-3948 or email paula.r.wise@usace.army.mil.
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Paula Rankin WiseOperations ManagerUSACE –Galveston District SETWAC Meeting April 25, 2013 Sabine-Neches Waterway Operations and Maintenance Update
ON-GOING PROJECTS
Port Arthur S a b I n e L a k e Port Arthur Turning Basins 8 9 Junction Area GIWW To Sabine Pass FY12 - Pt. Arthur Canal, Turning Basin, Junction Area & Taylors Bayou • Contractor: Manson Construction • Estimated Completion: Aug 2013 • Contract EffortsSchedule 1 (SNC, PAC Junction) – Culvert work DONE; SNC DONE, PAC almost complete. Will start Junction Area Option 1 (Sabine River – Critical shoals) - DONEOption 2 (SNC TB) - DONEOption 3 (Port of Port Arthur Docks) - DONEOption 4 (Taylors Bayou TB) – after Junction AreaOption 5 (Taylors Bayou East TB) - after Junction AreaOption 6 (Taylors Connecting Ch) - after Junction AreaOption 7 (Taylors Entrance Channel and West TB) - after Junction Option 8 (Sunken vessel removals – Sabine River) – Removed wooden vessel; Will not pursue removal of steel vessel. Option 9 (P.A. No. 11 Erosion Protection) – DONE
UPCOMING PROJECTS
FY13 – Neches River Channel Job will also include Port of PA dock dredging
Sabine 4 Gulf of Mexico 3 Gulf of Mexico 2 1 DELAYED to FY14 Outer Bar and Bank Channel * Environmental window is recommendation. Timing of jobs are also based on hopper availability.
Sabine-Neches Jetty Radar Reflectors • Project team efforts initiated • Contract award delayed to FY14 due to funding limitations • Anticipate construction of 6 – 8 breakaway radar reflectors on west jetty • Contract will be combined with riprap repair at the old USACE Port Arthur Office
Real Estate • The District is developing an outgrant policy to address the method of funding and processing external requests for the use of Government owned and/or controlled property (land and water) within the District’s Area of Responsibility. • Government policy requires the party who actually benefits from this type of transaction pay for the associated costs. Project funds can not be used. • Currently, there is a moratorium in effect through at least May 31, 2013. • Information on the status of the policy can be located at http://www.swg.usace.army.mil/BusinessWithUs/RealEstateDivision/Outgrants.aspx
Questions? Paula Rankin Wise 409-766-3948 paula.r.wise@usace.army.mil Regulatory Permits contact Ms. Pamela Thibodeaux 409-766-3932 Current Public Notices http://www.swg.usace.army.mil/Media/PublicNotices.aspx