PROJECT NAME AND STATE: Brunswick Harbor Modifications, GA
AUTHORIZATION: This study is authorized under Water Infrastructure Improvements to Nation (WIIN) Act 2016 - P.L. 114-322. SECTION 1201, The Corps of Engineers may conduct feasibility studies for the following navigation, flood damage reduction, hurricane and storm damage reduction, ecosystem or environmental restoration, water conservation, water supply, flood control, reservoir, and recreation projects: (12) Brunswick Harbor, Georgia.
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SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL DATA
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Feasibility
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PED |
| Estimated Federal Cost |
$1,500,000 |
$1,600,000 |
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Estimated Non-Federal Cost
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$1,500,000
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$534,000 |
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Total Estimated Cost
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$ 3,000,000
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$2,134,000 |
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Allocations thru FY 2021
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$1,198,000
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$0 |
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Allocation for FY 2022
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$302,000
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$100,000 |
| Allocation for FY 2023 |
$0 |
$1,500,000 |
| President's Budget for FY 2024 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Programmed Balance to Complete After FY 2024
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$0
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$0 |
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION: Navigation. The study area includes the Brunswick Harbor, located in the lower part of southeastern Georgia on the Atlantic Coast. The study investigated improvements to the Brunswick Harbor Federal Navigation Project, Glynn County, Georgia, which were justified for the purpose of improving economic efficiency of commercial navigation. The recommended plan includes expansion of the Cedar Hammock Range bend widener, the expansion of the turning basin at Colonel’s Island Terminal, and the creation of a vessel meeting area located at St. Simons Sound. The recommended plan is the National Economic Development Plan and provides average annual equivalent benefits of $2,956,000, average annual equivalent costs of $632,000, and a benefit-to-cost ratio of 4.7 based on Fiscal Year 2022 price levels, a 2.25-percent discount rate, and a 50-year period of analysis.
ACTIVITIES FOR FY 2022: Complete the Final Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment and execute the Finding of No Significant Impact. Pending receipt of funding to begin Pre-Construction, Engineering, and Design Phase. Issue contract for pre-construction cultural resources surveys, begin drafting construction plans and specifications.
ACTIVITIES FOR FY 2023: Funding received for Pre-Construction, Engineering, and Design Phase. Complete pre-construction surveys, draft construction plans and specifications including applicable reviews and value engineering studies, and complete market research, acquisition strategy development, and preparation of contract solicitation.
ACTIVITIES FOR FY 2024: Complete Pre-Construction Engineering and Design (PED) activities. Execute Project Partnership Agreement with Georgia Ports Authority. Begin construction phase pending receipt of construction funding.
ISSUES AND OTHER INFORMATION: None.
MILESTONES:
| Feasibility Cost Sharing Agreement |
11 Apr 2019 (A) |
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Alternatives Milestone
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15 Jul 2019 (A)
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Tentatively Selected Plan
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09 Apr 2020 (A)
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Agency Decision Milestone
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14 Oct 2020 (A)
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| Final Report Transmittal |
07 Oct 2021 (A) |
| State & Agency Review Complete |
21 Jan 2021 (A) |
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Signed Chief’s Report
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11 Mar 2022 (A)
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| FONSI Complete |
25 May 2022 |
ADMINISTRATION POSITION: The project is consistent with current Administration policy.
ACTION OFFICER: Spencer W. Davis, PMP 24 April 2022
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