Honolulu District News Releases

Army Corps invites public comment on shoreline protection plan at Ofu Airport

Press Operations — Sat, 20 May 2023 00:46:19 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Honolulu District, in partnership with the American Samoa Department of Port Administration (DPA) is announcing the release of a Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment (IFR/EA) which identifies a proposed plan for shoreline protection at the Ofu Airport in American Samoa.

WMA Restoration Advisory Board meeting scheduled May 23

Press Operations — Wed, 17 May 2023 23:16:37 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), managing restoration efforts at the Former Waikoloa Maneuver Area (WMA), South Kohala, Island of Hawaii, will provide a status update regarding ongoing environmental investigations and restoration activities at the next WMA Restoration Advisory Board meeting, or RAB.

USACE, City and County of Honolulu invite public comment on Ala Wai Canal Flood Risk Management Study

Press Operations — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the City and County of Honolulu (CCH) invite public comment on the preparation of the Ala Wai Canal Flood Risk Management General Re-evaluation Study (Ala Wai FRM GR), Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) now through May 8, 2023. The Ala Wai FRM GR study is looking at ways to reduce physical and economic damages due to riverine flooding and to enhance life safety and community resilience throughout the entire Ala Wai watershed. Community involvement is crucial to ensuring the success of the Ala Wai FRM GR Study as it enters its next critical phase. To maximize community involvement, USACE in partnership with the CCH, will hold a virtual public meeting, Monday, April 24, at 5:30 p.m. to present the prospective plan, answer questions, and accept oral comments. The virtual meeting format will include an overview of the project, the NEPA/HEPA processes, and present the results of the plan formulation process to-date, including development, evaluation, and comparison of the final array of alternatives. The presentation will be available to view online by April 17. Interested parties are encouraged to view the presentation prior to the meeting. To download, visit: www.honolulu.gov/AlaWai.

Notice of Invitation for livestock grazing

Press Operations — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 19:17:00 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Honolulu District, invites interested parties to bid on grazing land at the Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii County, Hawaii.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Honolulu District welcomes 73rd commander

Press Operations — Sat, 02 Jul 2022 01:22:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District welcomed new leadership Friday, June 24 as Lt. Col. Ryan Pevey assumed command from Lt. Col. Eric S. Marshall during a modified change of command ceremony being held at Fort Shafter’s Palm Circle Gazebo.

District and Division Leaders Meet With Key Military Leaders In Guam

Press Operations — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 17:46:26 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Commanders Lt. Col Eric Marshall, Honolulu District and Brig.

Honolulu District & Pacific Ocean Division Commanders conduct engagements with key military leaders to discuss current and planned military construction projects

Press Operations — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 02:30:00 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Commanders Lt. Col Eric Marshall, Honolulu District and Brig.

USACE Explores Path Forward for Ala Wai Flooding

Press Operations — Thu, 13 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Honolulu District explores proposed path forward for a general reevaluation (GR) study of the Ala Wai Canal Flood Risk Management project.

Ala Wai Canal Flood Project Cost Increases

Press Operations — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT

A Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis (CSRA) workshop conducted with the City and County of Honolulu in Oct. 2020 determined an increase to the cost for the Ala Wai Flood Risk Management project. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is in discussions with city, state, and federal leaders to determine the next steps for the project.

USACE holding public scoping meetings for Ala Wai watershed project

Press Operations — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 23:25:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Honolulu District, in cooperation with the City and County of Honolulu, will complete a Supplemental Environmental Assessment (SEA) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Hawaii Environmental Policy Act (HEPA) compliance requirements for the Ala Wai Watershed Flood Risk Management Project. As part of the assessment process, USACE will be holding four virtual public scoping meetings and engineering forum sessions prior to publication and solicitation of public comment on the Draft EA report

Honolulu District awards $316 million in FY20 contracts in Hawaii, Pacific Region

Press Operations — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 23:37:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District recently completed a successful Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) during which 536 contract actions were awarded totaling $316 million, including $74.8 million for small business.

USACE awards contract to increase Guam Memorial Hospital patient capacity for Alternate Care Facility use

Press Operations — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 22:35:00 GMT

Working in partnership with the government of Guam and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Honolulu District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) awarded a contract Sept. 18 to provide additional power capability and upgrades to rooms in Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH) to meet the emergent need for increased patient capacity and care capability in Guam.