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Bankhead Lock and Dam Modernization

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Alabama, United States

Source: Yellowhammer News

Project
Under Construction

The Bankhead Lock and Dam on the Black Warrior River is undergoing a $17 million makeover that includes the installation of a new turbine, control room, and various improvements to enhance its operational efficiency. This project aims to modernize the facility, which has been in service since 1915, ensuring it can operate effectively for another 40 to 50 years.

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Wind, Power Generation (CCGT)
Location
Alabama, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Yellowhammer News

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The project “Bankhead Lock and Dam Modernization” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in Alabama, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Yellowhammer News.

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2026-07-22

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The Bankhead Lock and Dam on the Black Warrior River is undergoing a $17 million makeover that includes the installation of a new turbine, control room, and various improvements to enhance its operational efficiency. This project aims to modernize the facility, which has been in service since 1915, ensuring it can operate effectively for another 40 to 50 years.

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United States of America (USA)

State

Alabama

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Yellowhammer News

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Sector

Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Wind, Power Generation (CCGT)

Article published date

2025-03-20

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