31 Mar 2021

Norfolk District’s site assessment for FEMA assists Virginia vaccination center opening

A multidisciplinary team from the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, joined the Federal Emergency Management Agency in an assessment of a local site for conversion into a federally supported community vaccination center here last week.

12 Mar 2021

USACE to host Arlington National Cemetery project Industry Day for contractors

NORFOLK, Virginia - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Norfolk District is scheduled to host a virtual “Industry Day” event on April 13 from 12:00-3:30 p.m. for construction contractors interested in the Arlington National Cemetery Southern Expansion (ANCSE) project and Defense Access Roads (DAR) project.

10 Mar 2021

Army Corps of Engineers to host virtual careers open house

NORFOLK, Virginia - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Norfolk District is scheduled to host a “Careers Virtual Open House” event March 17 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to fill multiple vacancies within the organization.

3 Mar 2021

District conducting controlled flood release at Gathright Da

COVINGTON, Va. – Operators at Gathright Dam began a controlled flood storage release Tuesday due to increased rainfall. Beginning at 9 a.m., operators at the dam gradually increased the release rate from 1,200 cubic feet per second (cfs) to 5,000 cfs over a three-hour period. This change in release rates will increase river stages at the dam about 2.7 feet and approximately 2.5 feet in Covington over the next 6 to 10 hours.

19 Feb 2021

FNOD Restoration Advisory Board virtual meeting scheduled for March 4

SUFFOLK, Va. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers team managing restoration efforts at the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot will provide a progress update to community members and the public during a virtual meeting March 4.

21 Jan 2021

Deep Creek Bridge Project receives $12.6M in USACE Work Plan

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) delivered to Congress its Fiscal Year 2021 (FY 2021) Work Plan for the Army Civil Works program on January 19, 2021, which included funding appropriations for the Deep Creek Bridge Replacement Project in Chesapeake, Virginia in the amount of $12,657,000.

14 Dec 2020

Norfolk District’s small business program achieves third banner year

Although she probably won’t, Norfolk District Deputy for Small Business Programs Cherie Kunze could sit back and enjoy some well-deserved downtime; after all, this is the third consecutive year Norfolk District met and surpassed district goals for awards to small businesses.

23 Nov 2020

FNOD Restoration Advisory Board virtual meeting set for Dec. 3

SUFFOLK, Va. — Restoration efforts at the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot (FNOD) remain an ongoing priority for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Community members can learn more about this Formerly Used Defense Site (FUDS) and hear the latest cleanup progress during the project’s quarterly Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) virtual meeting scheduled for 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. Dec. 3 via Webex.

14 Oct 2020

Monday primed for Portsmouth mosquito spraying

Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct another round of aerial mosquito treatment Wednesday over federal property on Craney Island in Portsmouth.

13 Oct 2020

Gathright Dam’s third pulse release set for October 14

COVINGTON, Va. – Gathright Dam operators are scheduled to carry out the year’s third water-pulse

2 Oct 2020

Mosquito spraying continues Tuesday in Portsmouth

Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct another round of aerial mosquito treatment Tuesday over federal property on Craney Island.

21 Sep 2020

Gathright Dam pulse release canceled as river conditions ‘favorable’

NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials have canceled Wednesday’s scheduled pulse release at Gathright Dam in the Alleghany Highlands of Virginia near Covington.

10 Sep 2020

Mosquito treatment set for Monday at Craney Island

NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct another round of aerial mosquito treatment Monday over federal property on Craney Island.

2 Sep 2020

Nansemond project’s Restoration Advisory Board to meet Thursday

SUFFOLK, Va. — The environmental mission at Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot remains a priority for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The project’s quarterly Restoration Advisory Board meeting is set for 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. Thursday via Webex.

1 Sep 2020

Norfolk District cancels Gathright Dam pulse release

NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials have canceled Wednesday’s scheduled pulse release at Gathright Dam in the Alleghany Highlands of Virginia near Covington.

27 Aug 2020

North Landing Bridge replacement project clears major hurdle

NORFOLK, Va. – A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project aimed at replacing North Landing Bridge took a crucial step forward this week. Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite, chief of engineers and USACE commanding general, signed a Chief’s Report on Tuesday, recommending the North Landing Bridge Replacement Study’s findings for authorization by Congress.

26 Aug 2020

Corps Completes Arlington National Cemetery Admin Building Renovations

The iconic administration building at Arlington National Cemetery reopened earlier this month with a socially distanced ribbon cutting ceremony after a nearly two-year, $13.8 million overhaul.

26 Aug 2020

AFRC crew to conduct aerial mosquito treatment today

The 757th Airlift Squadron, from Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, will conduct aerial mosquito spraying over Langley Air Force Base and Craney Island the night of Aug. 26, 2020.

17 Aug 2020

Corps of Engineers participating in virtual National Safety Stand-Down 2020

Originally scheduled for May 4-8, the event is rescheduled for Sept. 14 -18. USACE is expanding on OSHA’s efforts to include fall prevention in the workplace to encompass all elements of the USACE mission.

12 Aug 2020

Mosquito abatement slated over Craney Island on Monday

Federal property of Craney Island is slated for mosquito-larvae abatement Monday.