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19,000 tons of rock unloaded for Soo Locks construction The Sault News SAULT STE. MARIE — The Menominee was unloading rock for Kokosing-Alberici, contractors that are starting on the second phase of the Soo Locks project this year, on Friday afternoon.  It was announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers new lock at the Soo project is on schedule and initiated phase two last week. Kokosing Construction Company is one of the largest family-owned contractors in the midwest.  “Kokosing-Alberici will use some of the rock to form a parking lot at the end of West Pier and use the rest for ...

The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative today released its 2021 U.S. federal priorities that focus on programs, policies and funding that are vital for the economic and environmental health of cities along the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River. Chicago, IL (PRUnderground) March 5th, 2021 The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative today released its 2021 U.S. federal priorities that focus on programs, policies and funding that are vital for the economic and environmental health of cities along the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River. “We applaud the Biden Administra...

9 & 10 News January 25, 2021 This project is going to have a temporary office at Canal Park in Sault Ste. Marie. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and city officials say they received more than 100 comments and concerns via email after the temporary office’s announcement in December. Monday’s town hall plans to address them. It will take place at noon over Zoom and will include time for questions and public comment. Details on that Zoom conference can be found here. Below is an FAQ sheet on the project provided by the The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: What will the temporary office spaces...

The Office of Congressman Jack Bergman WASHINGTON – Earlier this week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released its FY21 work plan to reflect the appropriations provided in H.R. 133. The work plan includes an additional $46.543 million for continuing construction of a new lock at the Soo, bringing the total FY21 funding up to $169.763 million. This is in addition to the $63.815 million available for operations and maintenance on the St. Mary’s River – including Soo Lock Asset Renewal. Rep. Bergman stated, “The FY21 Army Corps work plan is a great next step in our effort to build a n...