The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Sabine-Neches Navigation District (SNND) signed the deal on July 29, marking the beginning of constructions of the channel improvement project in late September.
Namely, in light of the agreement, the Sabine-Neches Navigation District is a step closer to being able to accommodate larger vessels, after the deepening project is finished.
For the time being, the waterway has a 40-feet depth, which will be deepened and reach the 48 feet, whereas its length would be increased from the current 64 miles to 77 miles.
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The first round of federal-share funding for the start of construction of the Sabine-Neches Waterway CIP was received in November 2018.
Randall Reese, SNND Executive Director commented
The role that the Sabine-Neches Waterway plays in providing access to global energy markets, supplying the nation with energy products to meet their demands, and delivering military cargo and equipment to our men and women overseas cannot be overstated.
The Sabine-Neches Waterway is the second longest waterway on the U.S. Gulf Coast. It currently ranks third in the nation for total waterborne commerce and leads the nation in liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.
