Fairport Harbor dredging wraps up

Biennial dredging of Fairport Harbor’s federal navigation channel by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is complete. 

Dredging of Fairport Harbor ensures accessible depths for large vessels, the continued flow of commodities across the Great Lakes, and the economic viability of United States waterways, said USACE.

“Maintaining safe navigation across Great Lakes’ harbors are a core part of our mission and essential to the economic strength of the nation,” said Lt. Col. Robert Burnham, USACE Buffalo District commander.

“Our partnerships with the Village of Fairport, the state of Ohio, and our representatives in Congress have made this work possible and will keep millions of dollars in business revenue and labor income flowing through Fairport Harbor.” 

This year’s dredging focused on the lake approach channel and the lower Grand River and was completed on September 5.

Approximately 110,000 cubic yards of material was removed and placed in both the authorized upland and near-shore placement sites under a $3,844,868 contract awarded to New York-based DMYLES, Inc. on July 3. 

Dredging of Fairport Harbor is scheduled to be conducted by USACE every two years, based on availability of funding.