We hope you all are enjoying your day!
Have you
heard about the study The Greater Houston
Port Bureau sponsored regarding the navigational impacts of the Bolivar
Roads Gate Complex aka "Texas Coastal Protection and Restoration” project aka "Ike
Dike” project proposed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers
(“USACE”)? Their study called, "Ship
Simulation Transit Scenario Modeling & Ship Pilot Study” findings were presented
by the local Pilot Associations from Houston and Galveston at the meeting of
the Gulf Coast Protection District (“GCPD”) last week. The study found the gates do not accommodate
the large ships which the current Project 11 is dredging the Houston Ship
Channel to accommodate. In case you
haven’t heard of Project 11, it is the current project underway which is making
improvements to the Houston Ship Channel, and it just completed Section
1A. Upon the completion of Project 11 the
large ships will be allowed to enter the waterway and be more navigable. USACE said they will take into consideration
the study’s findings in their design of the gates. USACE
has already made one adjustment to the gates by making two gates instead of
one, so we believe they will do what is right for the waterway. If you would like to read the article for
yourself, please click the link to Greater Houston Port Bureau at ProposedHouston Ship Channel Gate Complex - Greater Houston Port Bureau (txgulf.org).
Well, isn’t this wonderful news the “Ike Dike” project is becoming
reality! With it and Project 11 underway
it is time to start looking at where and what depth pipelines are crossing the
Houston Ship Channel. If you haven’t
started looking into your pipelines, we will be happy to assist you in locating
and helping you get them lowered. Our
team consisting of engineers and project managers will assist you with your
project from start to finish in a safe and efficient manner.
We hope you
have a wonderful fun weekend!