28 Mar 2014

Permit proffered for Henry County's Commonwealth Crossing Business Center

Regulators with the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers here forwarded an initial proffered permit to Henry County Industrial Development Authority officials today, crossing an important milestone in the federal permitting process for the proposed Commonwealth Crossing Business Center in Henry County, Va.

20 Mar 2014

Great Dismal Swamp Canal pedestrian bridge reopens

SOUTH MILLS, N.C. – The Great Dismal Swamp Canal pedestrian bridge reopened at 5 p.m., March 19, after a two-week closure to repair cylinders in a hydraulic arm weld, which had broken from the bridge’s bascule.

21 Feb 2014

Historic Fort Norfolk to close for building repairs Feb. 24

Fort Norfolk will close to visitors from Feb. 24 to June 6 as contractors replace the roof on a circa 1855 magazine building.

21 Feb 2014

Great Bridge Lock reopens to vessel traffic

The Great Bridge Lock on the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal reopened this afternoon after a two-day closure to vessel traffic to replace lock gates.

21 Feb 2014

Historic Fort Norfolk to close for building repairs Feb. 24

Fort Norfolk will close to visitors from Feb. 24 to June 6 as contractors replace the roof on a circa 1855 magazine building.

31 Jan 2014

Corps completes Lynnhaven Inlet dredging; shoaling removed, community beaches renourished

The Lynnhaven Inlet Federal Navigation Channel is fully navigable, after a $2 million maintenance dredging project removed critical shoaling conditions exacerbated by Hurricane Sandy in 2012.

29 Jan 2014

Norfolk District is open for normal operations Thursday, Jan. 30. Liberal leave and telework are authorized.

NORFOLK, Va -- The Norfolk District will be open for normal operations Thursday, Jan. 30. Liberal leave and telework are authorized. Telework should be coordinated and approved by your supervisor.

24 Jan 2014

Norfolk District shines for Elizabeth River restoration

A 623-square-foot sanctuary oyster reef in the Elizabeth River captured recognition for the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ environmental work yesterday.

30 Oct 2013

Temporary Flame transferred to permanent Eternal Flame at President John F. Kennedy's gravesite

The temporary flame that has been operating at the gravesite of President John F. Kennedy and his family since this spring was transferred to the permanent Eternal Flame in a ceremony on Oct. 29, 2013.

17 Oct 2013

Norfolk District snags installation support award

U.S. Army Installation Management Command awarded the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with the 2012 Director of Public Works Installation Support Program of the Year. The nomination noted Norfolk District’s “team approach in delighting the ultimate customer – the soldier.”