Dredging operations are underway in the inner and outer harbor at the Port of Brunswick to restore the federal navigation channel to its authorized depth. The work forms part of the harbor’s annual maintenance program and addresses shoaling and other natural sediment buildup that affects vessel movement.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is implementing the project in coordination with the Georgia Ports Authority. Current dredging activities are expected to conclude in March, with additional dredging scheduled to take place later in the summer.
The maintenance work supports operations at the Port of Brunswick, which serves as a major hub for roll-on/roll-off cargo. Channel maintenance allows RoRo vessels to transit with greater safety and efficiency and enables deeper-draft ships to move without waiting for high tide.
The dredging effort complements capacity expansion underway at Colonels Island, where construction has begun on a $100 million fourth berth dedicated to RoRo cargo. The new berth is scheduled for completion in fall 2027 and will increase berth availability for automotive and heavy equipment traffic.
Additional harbor improvements are also planned. A separate Brunswick Harbor project led by the Corps of Engineers will include a bend widener and expansion of the turning basin used by tugboats to assist vessels during docking and departure. Congress has approved $11.35 million for the federal share of this project, and the State of Georgia has allocated just over $6 million to cover the state share.