Bayou Caddy Channel Maintenance Dredging
$1,019,804
Bayou Caddy, Lakeshore, Mississippi
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Mobile District
Rental of a 16–18" Cutterhead Pipeline Dredge and Attendant Plant for Dredging in AL, MS, and FL
Maintenance Dredging, Environmental Protection, Marine Operations
Promethean General Contractors, LLC was awarded this task order under an IDIQ dredging contract to perform critical maintenance dredging of the Bayou Caddy Channel in Lakeshore, MS. The project aimed to restore navigable depths and improve channel efficiency while meeting environmental compliance standards.
Project Scope Highlights:
Performed maintenance dredging using an 18-inch hydraulic cutterhead dredge with supporting marine plant including a 52' x 110' spud barge, tug and push boats, dredge tender, and excavator for pipe management and disposal area maintenance.
All dredged materials were transported and placed in a designated open-water disposal site for beneficial use, promoting environmental sustainability.
Conducted full-scale site layout and survey operations, including pre-dredge and post-dredge hydrographic and topographic surveys, and delivery of as-built documentation in compliance with contract specifications.
Key Features of Work
Hydraulic Pipeline Dredging
Shoal Removal & Placement to Upland Disposal Area
Maintenance of Upland Disposal Site
Turbidity Monitoring Throughout Operations
Environmental Species Monitoring and Protection Measures
This project highlights Promethean’s capacity to deliver turnkey marine dredging operations with precision, regulatory compliance, and environmental responsibility.
