# USACE Charleston Advances Battery Extension Design

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, has awarded two architecture and engineering contracts totaling over **$6.2 million** to the Stantec-JMT Joint Venture to advance design work for the Battery Extension project. These contracts, awarded in August and September 2026, focus on developing a 35% concept design for the Adger’s Wharf waterfront segment and a 10% design along Lockwood Drive and the Ashley River. The project aims to enhance coastal resilience and protect Charleston's infrastructure and historic areas from storm surge risks, reflecting a strategic investment in climate adaptation and infrastructure protection.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should note the significant federal investment in coastal resilience infrastructure, highlighting opportunities for architecture, engineering, and design firms specializing in environmental and historic preservation projects.
- The phased design contracts indicate a multi-stage procurement approach, suggesting future opportunities for subsequent design, construction, and consulting services.
- Companies should consider the importance of integrating storm surge mitigation and historic preservation requirements in proposals for similar coastal infrastructure projects.
- The involvement of the Charleston District underscores the role of regional USACE offices in advancing climate resilience initiatives, which may influence procurement priorities in other coastal districts.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 29, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District (USACE Charleston District)
- City of Charleston

### Vendors
- Stantec-JMT Joint Venture (prime contractor)

### Sources
- [
	Corps of Engineers advances Battery Extension project with $6.2 million in design contracts  > Charleston District > Charleston District News Releases
](https://www.sac.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4613357/corps-of-engineers-advances-battery-extension-project-with-62-million-in-design/) - Usace