USACE - Detroit District

Project Name	Project Location	State	Project Description	Funding	Current Status	Press Releases
Oakland County, Michigan	Oakland County is located in southeastern Michigan and includes a northern portion of the Detroit metropolitan area	Michigan	This project implements the George W. Kuhn Combined Sewer Overflow Program, which includes numerous improvements to the existing system. The entire George W. Kuhn Drainage Improvement Project will be implemented through multiple construction contracts with a total cost of approximately $144 million. USACE has received a $20,000,000 authority to assist with infrastructure improvements.	$20,000,000	Two construction contracts were awarded with ARRA funds in FY10 to eliminate E-coli in the Red Run Drain and repair and clean sewers in Oakland County. FY 12 funds could be used to clean, televise and repair miles of sewer pipe in Oakland County.
Northeastern Minnesota Environmental Infrastructure and Resource Protection and Development Program	The program area includes the Minnesota counties of Cook, Lake, St. Louis, Koochiching, Itasca, Cass, Crow Wing, Aitkin, Carlton, Pine, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Beltrami, Hubbard, Wadena, Isanti and Chisago.	Minnesota	Section 569 provides the Corps of Engineers the authority to assist public entities in the 18-county area with water-related infrastructure projects. Work may be in the form of design and construction assistance for water-related environmental infrastructure and resource protection and development projects in NE Minnesota, including projects for wastewater treatment and related facilities, water supply and related facilities, environmental restoration, and surface water resource protection and development. The program encompasses both the Mississippi Valley Division and the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. The Program is administered by MVD District, with individual projects managed by the respective district.	$54,000,000	Future funding would be used to assist communities that are selected for funding through a selection process established for the program. Design and construction efforts continue for FY10 and FY09 projects (Aurora, Chisholm, Iron Junction, Proctor, WLSSD Gary Pump ARRA and Midway ARRA). Work has recently been completed in Cloquet, Biwabik, Duluth CIPP ARRA, Duluth East Interceptor ARRA. WRDA 2007 amended the authorization, which negated LRE's signature authority of Model PPAs until USACE HQ re-issues new Model Project Partnership Agreements. The PPA for Grand Portage Central Village needs to be amended to add funding.
Northern Wisconsin Environmental Assistance, Wisconsin	The Northern Wisconsin Environmental Infrastructure Assistance area includes the counties of Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas and Iron. The program area includes a significant area of the shoreline of Lake Superior and the Upper Mississippi River watersheds.	Wisconsin	The program provides assistance to northern Wisconsin public entities in the form of design, contstruction and reconstruction assistance for water-related environmental infrastructure and resource protection and development projects in northern Wisconsin, including projects for navigation and inland harbor improvement and expansion, wastewater treatment and related facilities, water supply and related facilities, environmental restoration and surface water resource protection and development.	$60,000,000	FY 12 funds would be used to assist other communities that are selected for funding by the Project Selection Committee. Fifteen potential projects were selected by the Project Selection Committee in Nov. 2010 for any FY11 funding (11 of these 15 potential projects are in Detroit District and 4 are in St. Paul District). In Detroit District, three Project Partnering Agreements have been executed in FY11, nine PPAs were executed in FY10 and seven PPAs and one amendment were executed in FY09. One more PPA could be executed in FY11 from prior year funding after adequate information is provided by the local sponsor.
Ecorse Creek, Michigan	The project is located along Ecorse Creek in Wayne County, Mich.	Michigan	Due to the urbanization of the western portion of the Detroit area, storm and snowmelt flows have become problematic to the point that flooding is a common occurrence on Ecorse Creek. A previous feasibility study was reclassified into deferred status on Nov. 17, 1992, when the non-Federal sponsor could not furnish the necessary real estate for the proposed project. The authorized project would provide for a 100-year level of protection for a Detroit suburban area that is predominately residential and continues to grow.	$1,880,750	A feasibility study was completed in 1988, recommending a project with a total cost of $9,296,000. The original feasibility study recommended the construction of a retention basin with a 275 acre-foot design capacity, gravity concrete inlet and pumping station. In recent years, Wayne County has contracted an A/E firm to reanalyze the watershed and recommend alternatives to reduce flooding in the watershed. This study has plans ranging over $220M total project cost. A General Re-evaluation Report is being prepared to review the authorized project and evaluate additional alternatives for feasibility and cost. If the GRR results in a feasible project, it is likely that it will require a new project authorization due to changed scope and cost increases.
Grand Haven Harbor Repair, Grand Haven, Michigan	Grand Haven is located in western Michigan along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan in Ottowa County.	Michigan	A contract was issued to repair damage to the south pier from a vessel strike. Repairs restored the structural integrity of the pier, which is an important component of the harbor's navigation infrastructure.	$300,820	The contractor provided all labor, material, equipment and supervision of the repair of approximately 14 lineal feet of steel sheet pile revetment wall. Work consisted of pulling eight existing SSP panels and one H-pile, temporary removal and installation of hand railing, concrete removal and placement, clearing of new SSP drive line, SSP installation, stone fill placement and miscellaneous steel fabrication and installation. Construction was completed in July 2009.	Corps awards Grand Haven Pier Stimulus work to Grand Rapids company
Grand Haven and Holland Harbors (outer) Maintenance dredging, Grand Haven and Holland, Michigan	Grand Haven and Holland Harbors are located in western Michigan along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan in Ottowa County.	Michigan	Funds were received to perform condition surveys and to issue a contract for dredging.	$708,750	The contractor hydraulically dredged shoaled material from Grand Haven and Holland outer harbors for FY09 maintenance dredging. The contractor hydraulically dredged 71,466 cubic yards of material at Grand Haven Outer Harbor and 41,000 cubic yards of material at Holland Outer Harbor. Dredged material was placed as beach nourishment. Dredging was completed in May 2009.
Harbor Beach Harbor Maintenance Dredging, Harbor Beach, Michigan	Harbor Beach Harbor is located on the west shore of Lake Huron about 60 miles north of Port Huron, Michigan	Michigan	Funds were received to perform condition surveys and to issue a contract for dredging.	$711,942	The contractor mechanically dredged approximately 104,570 cubic yards of shoaled material for FY09 maintenance dredging. Dredged material was placed in a non-government furnished open water disposal site. Dredging was completed in May 2010.
Les Cheneaux Islands Maintenance Dredging, Les Cheneaux, Michigan	Les Cheneaux encompasses 36 islands aligning the northern shore of Lake Huron between Straits of Mackinac, Drummond Island and North Channel areas.	Michigan	Funds were received to modify the existing FY09 dredging contract to add quantity to restore the minimum functional channel availability.	$2,067,447	Approximately 68,000 cubic yards of dredged material was removed and placed at an upland disposal site. Substantial completion of the required dredging in the Federal Channel (the East Arm and the West Arm) was reached in December 2010.
Little Lake Harbor Maintenance Dredging, Little Lake, Michigan	LIttle Lake Harbor is located on the south shore of Lake Superior, about 21 miles west of Whitefish Point and 30 miles east of Grand Marais, Michigan.	Michigan	Funds were received to perform condition surveys to to issue a contract for dredging.	$493,676	Approximately 56,000 cubic yards of dredged material was removed. Dredging was completed in August 2009.
Ludington Harbor Maintenance Dredging, Ludington, Michigan	Ludington Harbor is lcoated on the east shore of Lake Michigan, 156 miles northeast of Chicago, Ill. and 67 miles north of Grand Haven, Michigan.	Michigan	Funds were received to perform condition surveys and to issue a contract for dredging.	$1,081,889	The contractor hydraulically dredged approximately 175,650 cubic yards of material. Dredged material was placed as beach nourishment. Modifications were issued to revise the dredge quantity utilizing AARA funds. Dredging was completed in July 2009.
Monroe Harbor Maintenance Dredging, Monroe, Michigan	Monroe Harbor is located on the lower reach of the Raisin River, which empties into Lake Erie, 36 miles south of Detroit, Michigan.	Michigan	Funds were received to issue a contract to dredge critical shoals on the south half of the navigation channel to restore functionality.	$1,251,443	The contractor dredged approximately 139,300 cubic yards of material. Modifications were issued to revise the dredge quantity utilizing ARRA funds. Dredging was completed in October 2009.
Petoskey Harbor Breakwater Repairs Phase II, Petoskey, Michigan	Petoskey Harbor is located on the east shore of Lake Michigan about 50 miles south of the Straits of Mackinac.	Michigan	Funds were received to issue a contract to complete a permanent repair of the Petoskey breakwater to restore safe navigation.	$3,790,996	The project followed phase I, which consisted of repairs to the head section ("A") of the breakwater with a 295-foot steel sheet pile encasement. The phase II work involved partial demolition of the existing structure within sections "B" and "C" of the breakwater. The existing structure was taken down to an elevation of 3ft (LWD) and then built up as a rubble mound structure to an elevation of 7ft (LWD). A concrete access way was built on top of the rubble mound structure. Construction was completed in November 2010.
Saginaw Bay Confined Disposal Facility Dike Reconstruction, Saginaw, Michigan	Saginaw Bay Confined Disposal Facility (CDF) is an in-lake island facility in Saginaw, Michigan, located 1.5 miles northeast of the mouth of the Saginaw River.	Michigan	Funds were received to issue a contract to perform essential fill management activities on the Saginaw Bay CDF to create additional capacity for placement of dredged material.	$532,500	The work involved reconstruction of portions of the perimeter dikes and placing a weir. Contstruction was completed in November 2009.	Saginaw Bay CDF to increase capacity
Upper Saginaw River Maintenance Dredging, Michigan	Saginaw River is formed by the union of the Tittabawassee and Shiawassee Rivers, is 22 miles long and flows northerly into the south end of Saginaw Bay in Lake Huron. The cities of Saginaw Bay and Bay City are on the river.	Michigan	Funds were received to issue a dredging contract to address critical backlog of material in the navigation channel.	$1,980,853	The contractor dredged approximately 66,280 cubic yards of material. Dredged material was placed in the Saginaw Dredged Material Disposal Facility. Modifications were issued to construct a new access route and to add erosion protection within the DMDF. All modification work has been completed. Beneficial occupancy was reached in November 2010. The contractor will return in spring 2011 and repair/replace a damaged monitoring well.
Saugatuck Revetment Repairs, Saugatuck Harbor, Michigan	Saugatuck Harbor is located on the east shore of Lake Michigan about 90 miles northeast of Chicago, Ill. and 22 miles south of South Haven, Michigan	Michigan	Funds were received to issue a contract to construct a permanent repair to the north and south revetments along the Kalamazoo River in the harbor, ensuring the channel remains open to navigation.	$4,921,588	The work included demolition of failed existing structures; excavation of drive line, tie-rod trenches and anchor wall; and installation of steel sheet piling, backfill, wave attentuator, concrete cap and splash stone. Beneficial occupancy was reached in December 2010. A ribbon cutting ceremony is anticipated in April 2011.	Corps to repair walls of Saugatuck channel Ribbon Cutting ceremony held at Saugatuck Harbor
Dickinson Island Improvements, Michigan	Disckinson Island is the northernmost island in the St. Clair River delta in northeast Lake St. Clair. Dickinson Island CDF has less than one-quarter of its capacity remaining.	Michigan	Funds were received to issue a contract to perform essential fill management activities on the Confined Disposal Facility to create additional capacity for dredged material.	$326,300	Work for this contract consisted of grading the existing access road, placing a 6-inch layer of stone along the entire length and constructing the required berm of suitable material contained within the CDF. Construction was completed in November 2009.
St. Joseph Harbor (Inner) Maintenance Dredging, St. Joseph, Michigan	St. Joseph is located in southwestern Michigan along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan in Berrien County.	Michigan	Funds were received to issue a contract to dredge critical shoals.	$904,713	The contractor dredged approximately 59,500 cubic yards from the inner harbor and turning basin. Dredged material was placed upland at the Southwest Michigan Regional Airport for beneficial use. Dredging was completed in May 2010.	Corps Awards first project under Stimulus Package
St. Marys River, Michigan	The St. Marys River is 63 miles long, flowing southeast between the state of Michigan and the Province of Ontario, Canada from the eastern end of Lake Superior into the northern end of Lake Huron.	Michigan	Funds were reiceved to issue a contract to perform critical maintenance and upgrades to the Soo Locks including the fabrication of Emergency Stop Logs for the Poe Lock.	$3,249,476	The contract for this project required the fabrication and delivery of six new stop logs. The stop logs are approximately 114 feet long and approximately 56 feet high. Construction was completed in October 2010. The contractor is preparing record drawings.	Corps awards $3.2 million contract for Soo Locks equipment with Stimulus funds
Kewaunee Harbor Maintenance Dredging, Kewaunee, Wisconsin	Kewaunee Harbor is located on the west shore of Lake Michigan about 105 miles north of Milwaukee, Wis. and about 78 miles from Green Bay via the Sturgeon Bay Harbor and the Lake Michigan Canal.	Wisconsin	Funds were received to perform condition surveys and to issue a contract for dredging.	$2,767,576	The contractor mechanically dredged 96,586 cubic yards. Dredged material was placed at the Kewaunee Confined Disposal Facility. Dredging was completed in December 2009.
Manitowoc Harbor Maintenance Dredging, Manitowac, Wisconsin	Manitowoc Harbor is located on the west shore of Lake Michigan about 79 miles north of Milwaukee, Wis. and about 106 miles from Sturgeon Bay Harbor and the Lake Michigan Ship Canal.	Wisconsin	Funds were received to perform condition surveys and to issue a contract for dredging.	$2,767,576	The contractor mechanically dredged 29,414 cubic yards. Dredged material was placed at the Manitowoc Confined Disposal Facility. A modification to this contract added a concrete cap and safety railing to the CDF. Construction and dredging was completed in December 2009.
Sturgeon Bay Harbor and Lake Michigan Ship Canal Maintenance Dredging, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin	This federal project is located on the west shore of Lake Michigan about 52 miles northeast of Green Bay and about 128 miles north of Milwaukee, Wisconsin	Wisconsin	Funds were received to perform condition surveys and to issue a contract for dredging.	$2,767,576	The contractor dredged 64,262 cubic yards. Dredged material was placed at an upland government-furnished placement area. Dredging was completed in December 2009.
Sturgeon Bay Harbor, South Revetment Repair, Stugeon Bay, Wisconsin	Sturgeon Bay is located on the west shore of Lake Michigan about 52 miles northeast of Green Bay and about 128 miles north of Milwaukee, Wisconsin	Wisconsin	Funds were received to issue a contract to construct a permanent repair to the south revetment section N. This contact ensures channel remains open to navigation.	$4,093,703	The contractor installed all sheet pile walls and tie rods required for the contract as well as complete the removal of the existing timber piling. Structural support beams for the concrete cap have been installed. Concrete placement for the splash apron has been completed. Handrailing installation and sitework has been completed. Construction was complete in September 2010. The County of Door and the Door County Economic Development Corporation along with federal officials and local leaders conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony in September 2010.	Corps awards Fox River, Sturgeon Bay Stimulus work to Wisconsin companies
Fox River Gate Automation, Wisconsin	The Fox River extends from Lake Winnebago north to Green Bay, a distance of approximately 40 miles.	Wisconsin	Funds were received to issue a contract to complete automation of Fox River Dam gates. These improvements reduce time and effort needed to make gate changes and improves service to stakeholders that rely on pool elevation responses. This project also included miscellaneous dam safety repairs and upgrades.	$1,666,770	Work for this project included remote automation of the gates at Cedars, Little Chute, Kaukauna Upper, Appleton Lower, Appleton Upper, Menasha, Rapide Croche, Little Kaukauna and De Pere dams along with the installation of the master control center at the Kaukauna Field Office.	Corps awards Fox River, Sturgeon Bay Stimulus work to Wisconsin companies
Fox River Trunnion and Gate Repairs, Wisconsin	The Fox River extends from Lake Winnebago north to Green Bay, a distance of approximately 40 miles.	Wisconsin	Funds were received to issue a contract to repair failed trunnion pins at 4 Fox River dams. This work provided critical infrastructure repairs to remove risk of failure and associated risk to life and property.	$8,170,382	Construction started for this project in September 2009 at De Pere and Little Chute, and all work halted for the winter. Construction resumed at both sites in March 2010. Currently, 3 gates are out of service as Little Chute (#1-3) along with 3 gates at De Pere dam (#1-3). Eleven new gates have been installed including Little Chute gates #5-9 and De Pere gates #4-10. Contract completion is currently scheduled for July 2013.	Corps awards Fox River, Sturgeon Bay Stimulus work to Wisconsin companies
Grand Haven Harbor (Inner) Maintenance Dredging, Grand Haven, Michigan	Grand Haven Harbor is located in western Michigan along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan in Ottowa County.	Michigan	Funds were received to issue a contract to dredge critical shoals.	$2,203,770	The contractor dredged 122,735 cubic yards of material. Modifications were issued to revise the dredge quantity utilizing ARRA funds. The dredged material was placed in the north and south cells of the Upland Material Placement at Verplank site, Grand Haven Harbor. Dreding was completed in March 2010.