Gulf Coast Ike Dike Gates and Dunes Design
Sector: Residential • Location: Galveston, Texas, United States
Source: KSAT
The Gulf Coast Protection District has approved contracts with two global engineering firms, Jacobs and HDR, to design the gates and a double set of dunes for the massive 'Ike Dike' project across the mouth of Galveston Bay. The project aims to protect the Galveston Bay area from dangerous storm surge by constructing a barrier system with gates that remain open for vessel passage and close during
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Residential, Aerospace & Defense, Commercial, Government
- Location
- Galveston, Texas, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- KSAT
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Gulf Coast Protection District has approved contracts with two global engineering firms, Jacobs and HDR, to design the gates and a double set of dunes for the massive 'Ike Dike' project across the mouth of Galveston Bay. The project aims to protect the Galveston Bay area from dangerous storm surge by constructing a barrier system with gates that remain open for vessel passage and close during hurricanes or major storms. The project is costly, with an estimated cost between $35 billion and $57 billion, and awaits significant state and federal funding. |
Original sector | Coastal Protection |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Texas |
City | Galveston |
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Source | KSAT |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Residential, Aerospace & Defense, Commercial, Government |
Article published date | 2025-12-07 |
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