9 Aug 2019

USACE pushes ahead with Deep Creek Bridge Replacement Project

Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has mapped out plans to replace the aging Deep Creek Bridge in Chesapeake, alongside its state and city partners.

9 Aug 2019

Gathright Dam’s third pulse release set for Aug. 14

Gathright Dam operators are scheduled to conduct the year’s third water-pulse release from Lake Moomaw on Aug. 14.

8 Aug 2019

Updated notice of district mosquito spraying date

Due to logistical issues, the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will now conduct aerial mosquito treatment over federal property of Craney Island, Virginia, Aug. 13.

7 Aug 2019

City, district holding reef habitat site public meeting Aug. 21

Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the city of Virginia Beach are holding an informational meeting about Phase 1 of the Lynnhaven River Basin Ecosystem Restoration Project, the reef-habitat site. It's slated for Aug. 21.

29 Jul 2019

From slide rule to role model: Longtime project manager set to retire from Norfolk District

NORFOLK, Va. – A major asset at Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is calling it a career after more than four decades on the job. Beloved, admired and respected among Corps colleagues and partners alike, Robert Pretlow is stepping away after 44 years of federal service.

24 Jul 2019

Notice of Norfolk District mosquito spraying date

Weather permitting, the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct aerial mosquito treatment over federal property of Craney Island, Virginia, July 26.

22 Jul 2019

Norfolk District begins James River dredging

NORFOLK, Va. – James River Federal Navigation Project engineers are ramping up efforts to minimize shoaling effects and improve safe navigation along Central Virginia’s winding watershed. Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Cottrell Contracting Corp. commenced maintenance dredging Sunday in the 7.6-mile Dancing Point-Swann Point channel.

19 Jul 2019

Gathright Dam’s second pulse release of 2019 set for Wednesday

COVINGTON, Va. – Gathright Dam operators are scheduled to carry out the year’s second water-pulse release from Lake Moomaw on Wednesday. It will take place between 6 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

15 Jul 2019

North Landing Bridge closed to vehicle traffic for repairs

Following emergency repairs this week, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District officials said North Landing Bridge should be reopen to vehicle traffic before noon Thursday.

1 Jul 2019

Leaders sign Norfolk Coastal Storm Risk Management design agreement

NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk Coastal Storm Risk Management project just got another boost from city officials and Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Col. Patrick Kinsman, district commander, and City Manager Doug Smith signed the design agreement Friday, clearing a path for the Army and Norfolk to share costs in funding and developing full designs for the first construction feature.

27 Jun 2019

Corps, DLA celebrate opening of new Operations Center

Four years after construction began in 2015, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Linda Hurry officiated a ribbon cutting ceremony commemorating the opening of the DLA Aviation Operations Center June 25.

26 Jun 2019

USACE to host Industry Day for architect-engineer firms July 23

NORFOLK, Va. – Architect-engineer firms are invited to learn more about the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers workload for fiscal year 2020 and beyond at a special Industry Day slated for July 23 at Fort Norfolk.

21 Jun 2019

Gathright Dam’s first pulse release set for Wednesday

COVINGTON, Va. – Gathright Dam operators are scheduled to conduct the year’s first water-pulse release from Lake Moomaw on Wednesday. It will occur about 6 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

19 Jun 2019

Virginia Beach oceanfront storm-damage reduction program slated to kick off

The Virginia Beach Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project, a joint effort by the city of Virginia Beach and Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is slated to begin Thursday. Beginning at 15th Street, Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company is working toward the placement of sand after mobilization efforts Wednesday.

17 Jun 2019

Norfolk District awards $20.3 million contract for Sandbridge Beach storm protection

Although not even officially summer, the city of Virginia Beach and Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are already preparing for winter. The district has awarded the Sandbridge Hurricane Protection and Beach Renourishment project contract to Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company.

14 Jun 2019

Notice of Norfolk District mosquito spraying date modification

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the city of Portsmouth, Virginia, are slated to conduct joint aerial mosquito spraying over federal properties June 22. If conditions do not allow for treatment Saturday, another date will be tentatively scheduled.

12 Jun 2019

Hero of the Week: District attorney relishes diverse days, ‘concrete’ results

This week’s Norfolk District Hero of the Week wasn’t searching for a predictable and repetitive career, which might explain his success here. Kyle Guess, Norfolk District assistant district council, said no two days have been the same since joining the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers nearly 10 years ago – and for that, he’s grateful.

11 Jun 2019

Norfolk District to start spraying for mosquitoes at Craney Island

Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct the season's first aerial-mosquito treatment Friday over federal property at the Craney Island Dredged Material Management Area.

7 Jun 2019

Norfolk District awards $40 million aviation maintenance training facility contract

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced a $40 million contract awarded yesterday to Virginia-based S.B. Ballard Construction Company to build an aviation maintenance training facility on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.

5 Jun 2019

Corps, city postpone Lynnhaven meeting

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the city of Virginia Beach have cancelled the public meeting scheduled for Monday, June 10 from 6– 7:30 p.m. at the city of Virginia Beach Municipal Center, Building 19, Room A/B, 2416 Courthouse Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23456.