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  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards construction contract for Phase 2 of Rough River Dam Safety Modification project

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, awarded a base contract for $320 million to Thalle-Bauer LLC., out of Hillsborough, North Carolina, Dec. 18, for Phase 2 of the Rough River Dam Safety Modification project. This is a base and option contract with the total contract value expected to be around $655M at contract completion. Phase 2 will include construction of a new outlet works and a full-depth cutoff wall across the dam, which will provide permanent risk reduction to communities downstream.

  • USACE Louisville, Nashville districts to co-host Regulatory Program Workshop

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District and Nashville District will co-host a free Regulatory Transformation Workshop on Tuesday, Jan 13 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (EDT) at the Seelbach Hilton Hotel, located at 500 S 4th St., Louisville, KY 40202. All partners, stakeholders and the public are invited to attend to learn more about the USACE Regulatory Program, including recent initiatives to improve the timeliness of permit decisions while ensuring the protection of important aquatic resources and navigation.

  • Shaping the future of military construction through innovation and partnerships

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Excellence in Contracting Awards Program recently selected the Louisville District as the Innovative Team of the Year for their work awarding the Fort Campbell, Kentucky Voluntary Army (VOLAR) Barracks Renovation, the first construction agreement award for USACE using Other Transaction Authority (OTA).

  • Louisville District modernizes historic ‘Brick Quarters’ at Wright-Patterson AFB

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District is leading a massive $70.7 million overhaul of the "Brick Quarters" Historic District, balancing the delicate preservation of 1930s Tudor Revival architecture with the need for modern military housing standards to support America’s warfighters and their families.

  • Army captain contributes to Louisville VA Medical Center project as part of broadening assignment

    The construction of the new Louisville VA Medical Center is supported by a team about 800 people consisting of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civilian employees and contractors. However, one team member stands out as the sole military personnel assigned to the project.

  • Leading with purpose — From combat engineering to construction excellence

    From airborne operations to construction management, U.S. Army Capt. Anna Roberts builds both missions and people.

  • Joint occupancy team prepares for key transition from construction to care at New Louisville VA Medical Center

    Construction of the new Louisville VA Medical Center is now more than 80 percent complete. Much of that construction included standing up the buildings and facilities across the 34-acre property, but lots of detail work remains to get the project over the finish line.

  • USACE Chief of Engineers, senior leaders visit Louisville District

    This week, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers leaders—including Lt. Gen. William H. "Butch" Graham Jr., Commanding General of USACE and 56th Chief of Engineers, and Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas Galick—visited the Louisville District, touring critical projects and recognizing the dedication of district team members. On Sept. 25, Louisville District leadership guided Lt. Gen. Graham and Col. Daniel Herlihy, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division Commander, through several of the district’s key projects.

  • Winter preparation key to hive success at Patoka Lake

    As the cooler weather of fall begins to chill the air, many creatures take time to prepare for wintertime – including honeybees. Because they do not hibernate, they must take steps to survive until the next spring. Beekeepers can help ensure a hive is successful by lending a helping hand as the little pollinators prepare for the winter. Jim Merkley, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District park ranger and beekeeper at Patoka Lake, is providing that lending hand for the two hives onsite. He said evaluating the current health of the hives is the first step to fall maintenance.

  • McAlpine Lock and Dam tests AI cameras to revolutionize data collection, improve operational efficiency

    The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center recently installed six new CorpsCam cameras at McAlpine Lock and Dam in Louisville, Kentucky, to explore the use of imagery in automating the Lock Performance Management System. Currently, LPMS relies on manual data entry by lock operators.