Calcasieu River Ship Channel Dredging Project
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Source: KPLC 7 News
An $18.5 million dredging project is underway along the Calcasieu River Ship Channel to maintain the waterway at the required depth for heavy ship traffic. The project involves operating a modern and efficient dredge, the M/V Veneta Marie, to ensure safe navigation and support economic growth by allowing vessels to move at full draft.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Seaport
- Location
- Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- KPLC 7 News
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | An $18.5 million dredging project is underway along the Calcasieu River Ship Channel to maintain the waterway at the required depth for heavy ship traffic. The project involves operating a modern and efficient dredge, the M/V Veneta Marie, to ensure safe navigation and support economic growth by allowing vessels to move at full draft. |
Original sector | Built Sector |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Louisiana |
City | Lake Charles |
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Source | KPLC 7 News |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Seaport |
Article published date | 2025-11-21 |
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