Ryba Marine bags Erie Harbor dredging contract

Michigan-based Ryba Marine Construction recently won a contract to dredge federal navigation channel in Erie Harbor.

According to the Army Corps, dredging of harbors like Erie’s ensures accessible depths for large vessels, the continued flow of commodities across the Great Lakes, and the economic viability of United States waterways.

“Maintaining the operation of ports like Erie is a core part of our mission and essential to the economic strength of the nation,” said Lt. Col. Colby Krug, commander of the Buffalo District. “We’re proud of our partnerships with the City of Erie, the state of Pennsylvania, and our representatives in Congress that have made this contract award possible, and we look forward to getting dredging underway.”

The dredging will mainly take place in the area of the approach channel and between the entrance piers. Work is scheduled to take place from mid-June through July 2024.

A total of approximately 100,000 cubic yards of material is contracted to be mechanically dredged and placed in an authorized open lake placement area.