News Releases

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

    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.
  • USACE seeks public input for Honolulu Harbor modification feasibility study

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District (USACE), in partnership with the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), is hosting two public scoping meetings, March 30 and 31 from 5 to 6:30 p.m., to seek input on the preparation of the Honolulu Harbor Modification Feasibility Study to address potential impacts with improving the Honolulu Harbor Federal navigation channel.
  • Notice of Invitation for livestock grazing

    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

    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

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Commanders Lt. Col Eric Marshall, Honolulu District and Brig. Gen. Kirk Gibbs, Pacific Ocean Division along with Honolulu District's Deputy District Engineer for Programs and Project Management Jennifer Moore visited Guam. March 15-18, to conduct engagements with key military leaders to discuss current and
  • Honolulu District & Pacific Ocean Division Commanders conduct engagements with key military leaders to discuss current and planned military construction projects

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Commanders Lt. Col Eric Marshall, Honolulu District and Brig. Gen. Kirk Gibbs, Pacific Ocean Division along with Honolulu District's Deputy District Engineer for Programs and Project Management Jennifer Moore visited Guam. March 15-18, to conduct engagements with key military leaders to discuss current and
  • Aircraft Maintenance Hangar Groundbreaking Ceremony

    Commanders and dignitaries gathered at Wheeler Army Airfield to break ground on an $80-million-dollar aircraft maintenance hangar for the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade. The new state-of-the-art hangar will feature the latest technology including high-speed connectivity and lots of additional space for pilots and crews. The hangar currently used at
  • USACE Explores Path Forward for Ala Wai Flooding

    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

    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

    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