ERIE, Pa. — A total of $3 million, comprising $1.5 million in federal funds and $1.5 million in non-federal funds, has been secured for fall 2026 and spring 2027 beach nourishment and sand stockpiling at Presque Isle State Park.
Advancing the Army’s “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” (BINP) initiative, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District awarded a three-year single-award task order contract (SATOC) to Natrona, Pennsylvania-based Green World Contracting. The $1.5 million in federal funding was reprogrammed to rapidly deploy resources into critical Civil Works infrastructure.
- $3M in federal and state funds secured for beach nourishment.
- Construction already underway, placing 30,000 cubic yards of sand in targeted areas at four beaches and Mill Road.
- Presque Isle Peninsula protects Erie Harbor, which handles close to one million tons of cargo annually, supporting nearly $34 million in economic impact and more than 100 jobs.
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“Presque Isle Beach is a national treasure that is vital to America’s prosperity,” said Lee Forsgren, senior official performing the duties of Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works. “This project puts our Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork commitment into action by protecting Erie Harbor, sustaining safe navigation and keeping commerce moving across the Great Lakes. Investing in this beach also helps preserve the tourism that is essential to the region’s economy.”
“With $3 million in total funding secured and a three-year contract in place, the Buffalo District is focused on rapid delivery,” said Lt. Col. Aaron Anderson, USACE Buffalo District commander. “Our priority under BINP is getting equipment on-site and sand placed where it is needed most to protect Presque Isle Peninsula and keep Erie Harbor’s navigation channel open before winter weather arrives.”…