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EPA Indiana Loan a New Wrinkle for WIFIA

October 23, 2019

As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency continues to sign off on new Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loans, one of its latest WIFIA approvals has a new twist.

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Rehab Spawns Big Backups

October 23, 2019

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Maryland is taking emergency measures to alleviate extensive congestion resulting from deck replacement work on the William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bridge, which carries U.S. Routes 50 and 301 across the Chesapeake Bay.

Software Issues Delay NJ Transit Positive Train Control

October 23, 2019

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Financially strapped rail line invites private-funded project ideas to carry expected hordes to new $5 billion entertainment complex in Meadowlands.

Two Mississippi River Diversions Will Generate Millions In Revenue

October 23, 2019

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The construction of two Mississippi River diversions in Louisiana will create 447 construction jobs and provide $28.7 million in construction earnings, according to a new study on the economic impact of the planned $1.15-billion Mid-Barataria and $700-million Mid-Breton sediment projects in Plaquemines Parish.

JV Contractor Sinks Caisson for World's Largest Sea Lock in the Netherlands

October 23, 2019

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The contractor OpenIJ has finally sunk a 150,000-tonne concrete caisson at the troubled project for the world’s largest sea lock in IJmuiden, Netherlands.

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Award of Merit, Water/Environment: Puerto Rico Recovery

October 23, 2019

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Hurricane Maria was still raging over Puerto Rico when the spillway of the remote Guajataca Dam failed, forcing the evacuation of 70,000 area homes.

Central Pasco County Beneficial Water Reuse Project

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Award of Merit, Water/Environment: Central Pasco County Beneficial Water Reuse

October 23, 2019

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Known as the 4G Wetlands, this first-of-its-kind 176-acre groundwater recharge wetlands system is constructed on upland pastures.

Catawba Raw Water Reservoir Expansion Project

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Best Water/Environment: Catawba Raw Water Reservoir

October 23, 2019

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Located adjacent to the Catawba River Treatment Plant, this $35-million project includes a 100-ft-high earthen embankment dam, a 1-billion-gallon reservoir as well as a 66-million-gallon-per-day raw water reservoir pump station that substantially expands reserves for a system serving more than 200,000 customers.

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Best Sports/Entertainment: BB&T Point

October 23, 2019

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Designed and constructed on an aggressive 21-month schedule, the $38.3-million multi-use BB&T Point stadium is a fitting catalyst to jump-start economic development in downtown High Point.