Army Corps Eyes Newark Port Dredging, Beach Protection Projects

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April 15, 2026 | njspotlightnews.org

Work could begin in the fall on a pair of dredging and construction projects in the waters between New York City and New Jersey, in particular to deepen shipping channels, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said in federal contracting documents.

The Corps is separately advancing a series of beach erosion projects planned for Cape May County.

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NJ SEED: The Port of NY & NJ is among the world’s busiest. Keeping it open by periodic dredging is essential to the economy not only of the region but of national and international economies as well.

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