6 Nov 2014

District reassures islanders of its commitment to them

A cadre of Norfolk District leaders and staff, accompanied by Deborah Christie with Congressman Scott Rigell’s office, journeyed by boat 14 miles in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay Monday to reaffirm their commitment to assisting in Tangier Island's subsistence and erosion issues.

16 Oct 2014

District awards NASA Langley contract to NYC-based company

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, awarded a New York City-based company a $23 million contract to build a new computational research facility at the NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va.

14 Oct 2014

Final Gathright Dam pulse release scheduled tomorrow cancelled

The Norfolk District has cancelled the sixth and final pulse release from Gathright Dam due to heavy rainfall expected in the area over the next 24 to 36 hours.

9 Oct 2014

Historic Fort Norfolk to close for maintenance and repairs Oct. 14

Fort Norfolk will close to visitors from Oct. 14 to Dec. 12 as contractors perform various maintenance and repairs to the historic War of 1812-era coastal fortification.

7 Oct 2014

Corps completes maintenance at Deep Creek Bridge ahead of schedule

Maintenance repairs to saw cut and patch deteriorated concrete portions of the Deep Creek Bridge’s approach road were completed ahead of schedule Oct. 6.

26 Sep 2014

Corps schedules maintenance at Deep Creek Bridge, Sept. 28 to Oct. 9

The Deep Creek Bridge will undergo scheduled maintenance repairs to the span’s concrete approach between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., beginning Sept. 28, through the morning of Oct. 9, weather permitting.

24 Sep 2014

Craney Island mosquito spraying set for Sept. 26

Norfolk District will conduct aerial mosquito spraying Friday, Sept. 26, over U.S. Army property at the Craney Island Dredged Material Management Area in Portsmouth, Va.

22 Sep 2014

VDOT, FHWA, USACE sign, release draft SEIS for Route 460 project

VDOT, FHWA and USACE signed the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on the Route 460 Corridor Improvements Project Sept. 18 and released it for public comment.

21 Sep 2014

Craney Island mosquito spraying set for Sept. 23

Norfolk District and the city of Portsmouth will conduct joint aerial mosquito spraying Tuesday at federal properties on Craney Island, adjacent city properties and the Churchland area in Portsmouth, Va.

17 Sep 2014

Cemetery’s Welcome Center renovations set to start later this month

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, awarded Polu Kai Services, LLC -- a native Hawaiian owned, small disadvantaged business, service-disabled veteran owned business -- with a $4.3 million contract on August 25 to make upgrades to the facility, including its basement space visitor bathrooms, and the electrical, water and fire protection systems.

9 Sep 2014

Fourth Gathright Dam pulse release scheduled for tomorrow

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct a pulse release beginning at 6 a.m. tomorrow at Gathright Dam.

5 Sep 2014

Craney Island mosquito spraying set for Sept. 7

Norfolk District will conduct aerial mosquito spraying Sunday, Sept. 7, over U.S. Army property at the Craney Island Dredged Material Management Area in Portsmouth, Va.

1 Sep 2014

FNOD Restoration Advisory Board meets Sept. 4

Restoration efforts continue at the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot, and community members can learn more about the latest clean-up progress during the project’s quarterly Restoration Advisory Board meeting Sept. 4, from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m.

29 Aug 2014

Partnership put Craney, port issues on display for senator

Often referred to as the jewel of Hampton Roads, the Norfolk District put Craney Island Dredged Material Management Area on display through a partnership of port, state and corps officials for Sen. Tim Kaine Thursday.

27 Aug 2014

Norfolk District 135: Gustav J. Fiebeger

Fiebeger became the fifth in command of what would later become the Norfolk District when he took over as officer in charge on July 1, 1890.

27 Aug 2014

Aerial mosquito spraying scheduled for Sept. 2

The U.S. Air Force will conduct aerial mosquito spraying at federal properties on Craney Island, adjacent Portsmouth city properties, and parts of the Churchland area on Tuesday, Sept. 2.

21 Aug 2014

Contractors dredge near Wachapreague

Contractors began work dredging channels near the town of Wachapreague Sunday. Cottrell Contracting Corporation’s dredge Marion began dredging Bradford Bay and will work its way northwest into Finney Creek and finally into Wachapreague Channel.

20 Aug 2014

Norfolk District 135: William Price Craighill

William Price Craighill was the fourth officer in charge of what would later become the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He became the Corps’ first Southeast Division Engineer, overseeing coastal fortification projects in Hampton Roads.

19 Aug 2014

Third Gathright Dam pulse release scheduled for tomorrow

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct a pulse release beginning at 6 a.m. tomorrow at Gathright Dam. The release, the third of six scheduled pulses, will increase levels 3 to 4.5 feet in the Jackson River and will end at 1:30 p.m.

13 Aug 2014

Richmond Field Office main telephone service temporarily unavailable

UPDATE: As of Aug. 18, 2014, the Richmond Field Office main telephone line has been repaired, and the office number of 804-323-3780 is back in service.