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Plans presented for Corpus Christi/Nueces Bay dredging project

The Port of Corpus Christi Authority recently presented plans to expand cargo movements at its Bulk Materials Terminal through a multi-year, phased expansion. The expansion will include dredging and construction of a pile supported concrete bulkhead with docks capable of servicing larger vessels, ta

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Plans presented for Corpus Christi/Nueces Bay dredging project
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The Port of Corpus Christi Authority recently presented plans to expand cargo movements at its Bulk Materials Terminal through a multi-year, phased expansion.

The expansion will include dredging and construction of a pile supported concrete bulkhead with docks capable of servicing larger vessels, taking advantage of the deeper federal ship channel.

According to the Corps, the applicant proposes to excavate approximately 2,368,030 cubic yards (cy) of dredge material, replace outdated and degraded infrastructure, install new sheet pile bulkhead above the high tide line (HTL), and construct new docks associated with a multi-phase terminal expansion to create 4,403 linear feet of continuous wharf.

Work will include the following:

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