# USACE Awards $28.4M South Atlantic Harbor Dredging Contract

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) awarded a **$28.46 million** contract to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. LLC on September 17, 2026, for maintenance dredging at Wilmington Harbor in North Carolina and the Savannah and Brunswick harbors in Georgia. This contract supports the removal of sediment buildup to maintain authorized channel depths, ensuring safe navigation for large commercial vessels and sustaining the economic vitality of these key Southeastern U.S. ports.

- The contract covers critical maintenance dredging operations across multiple South Atlantic harbors, emphasizing regional infrastructure upkeep.
- Procurement professionals should note the strategic importance of maintaining navigable waterways for commercial shipping and the associated economic impacts.
- Contractors specializing in dredging and marine construction can leverage this opportunity to understand USACE’s regional priorities and contract scopes.
- The Wilmington District of USACE is the primary point of contact, reachable at 910-251-4626, for further procurement inquiries or clarifications.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 17, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District (USACE)

### Vendors
- Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. LLC (prime contractor)

### Sources
- [$28.4M contract to fund dredging at Wilmington Harbor, two Georgia ports](https://www.wect.com/2026/09/17/284m-contract-fund-dredging-wilmington-harbor-two-georgia-ports) - wect.com
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	U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Awards $28.4 Million South Atlantic Regional Harbor Dredging Contract > Wilmington District > News Releases
](https://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4603938/us-army-corps-of-engineers-awards-284-million-south-atlantic-regional-harbor-dr/) - Usace