W F Magann East Yard dredging plan on display

The USACE Norfolk District said that W F Magann Corporation is proposing to perform new and future maintenance dredging by mechanical methods for the extended waterfront development at the W F Magann East Yard on the Western Branch of the Elizabeth River in Portsmouth, Virginia.

This project includes the following activities:

• the new work dredging by mechanical methods of the 209,250 square foot (sf) W F Magann East Yard (site) to a maximum depth of -17 feet MLLW,

• the future maintenance dredging by mechanical methods of the 209,250 sf site to a maximum depth of -17 feet MLLW,

• the initial removal of approximately 59,250 cubic yards, and the subsequent removal of approximately 20,000 cubic yards per maintenance cycle,

• the disposal of the dredged material via scows to Craney Island Dredged Material Management Area, Shirley Plantation, and/or an approved upland facility.

According to USACE, the proposed dredging footprint has been designed to limit the impacts to the maximum extent practicable.

“The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of the probable impact including cumulative impacts of the proposed activity on the public interest,” said USACE.

The deadline for submitting the comments about this work is March 7, 2025.