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  • Construction contract for VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System Hospital awarded

    A $570 million fixed price-incentive contract was awarded today to Kiewit-Turner, A Joint Venture, to continue construction of the Veterans Affairs Eastern Colorado Health Care System Hospital in Aurora, Colorado. The project's estimated completion will be in 2018. “We are moving forward in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs and Kiewit-Turner to deliver a quality project that meets the needs of our Veterans while also honoring our fiscal responsibilities to U. S. taxpayers,” said Col. John W. Henderson, Omaha District Commander.

  • Gavins Point Dam Road Closed November 2 – 4

    Crest Road, the road that crosses the Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, S.D., will be closed 7 a.m. Monday, November 2 through 7 a.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2015 This closure will include nighttime hours. The public is asked to plan on an alternate route of travel during this time.

  • Contract awarded for adaptive management at Sandy Point Bend chute complex

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Omaha District has awarded a $577,000 contract to Western Contracting of Sioux City, Iowa for adaptive management at the Sandy Point Bend chute complex in Harrison County, Iowa. Work will begin in late October with completion expected by the end of December 2015.

  • Bear Creek Reservoir to be lowered for inspection and repair

    Bear Creek Reservoir near Lakewood, Colorado, will be lowered 5 feet from the normal operating pool elevation of 5,558 feet to allow for inspection and repair work at Bear Creek Dam. Starting Friday, October 23, releases will be around 50 cubic feet per second (cfs) which fall within channel capacity and are significantly less than the maximum summer release of 500 cfs. The drawdown is expected to take about a week.

  • Road work at Downstream Campground Area at Garrison Dam

    Road work near the Downstream Campground Area located at the Garrison Dam from October 5th through October 30 will halt bow hunting in loops 1 through 3 from October 15. Bow hunting is typically allowed in the Downstream Campground loops 1-3. From October 15, bow hunting will NOT be allowed while the area is closed for road work. Camping open for the 2016 camping season starting May 15, 2016 through September 15, 2016. Reservations can be made up to six months in advance by accessing www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

  • Contract awarded for repairs to shallow water habitat at Fawn Island

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Omaha District has awarded a contract for $1.17 million to Newt Marine Service of Dubuque, Iowa for repairs to shallow water habitat at Fawn Island in Harrison County, Iowa. Work will begin in October with completion expected by April 2016.

  • Public Open House and Public Hearing set for NE HWY12 – Niobrara Project

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District will host an open house and public hearing to provide information and receive public comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act permit application for the Nebraska Highway 12 (N-12) – Niobrara East and West project.

  • Road Closure at Gavins Point Dam, October 16

    Crest Road, the road that crosses Gaving Point Dam will be closed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, October 16 for road maintenance work. Drivers are asked to plan an alternate route.

  • Draft EIS for NDOR proposed Nebraska Highway 12 project released

    The Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Nebraska Department of Roads’ proposed Nebraska Highway12 project is now available for public review. The project, coordinated by the Nebraska Department of Roads seeks authorization to place fill in waters of the United States in connection with the proposed highway project. NDOR submitted a permit application on September 11, 2015 to place fill material east and west of the Village of Niobrara, Nebraska.

  • Yellowstone River Cumulative Effects Assessment Report available for comment

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public comments on the draft Yellowstone River Cumulative Effects Assessment Report. The draft report presents results of analysis conducted as part of the Yellowstone River Corridor Study on the cumulative hydrologic, biological and socioeconomic impacts of human activity on the Yellowstone River. Comments must be submitted by November 6, 2015.