Great Lakes and Ohio River Division News

One mission. One team. One build.

Charles Delano — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:40:16 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District completed construction and turned over the newly built Joint Operations and Mission Planning Center to mission partners at Scott Air Force Base, March 9, 2026. The $111.3 million, 171,804-square-foot facility will be used to plan and execute strategic operations for the Air Force Rapid Global Mobility mission.

Students build more than a fence at Patoka Lake

Pentagon News — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:40:00 GMT

The overlook at Patoka Lake has long provided visitors with a clear, unobstructed view of the water and surrounding landscape. But as time took its toll on the aging wooden railing surrounding the viewing area, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers needed a solution to maintain the popular spot.

Generators will ensure continuous care at Louisville VA Medical Center

Michael Maddox — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:46:00 GMT

Hospitals and medical centers need the ability to provide care 24 hours a day, seven days a week, no matter the status of utilities in the surrounding area. The new Louisville VA Medical Center is being built with this in mind. That is why the Central Utility Plant on the hospital property is essential in ensuring veterans will be able to continue to receive care in the event of any local emergency situations that may disrupt power to the medical center. Along with boilers and chillers, the Central Utility Plant will house several generators that can be used if local power is not available.

USACE prescribes ‘good fire’ to spark landscape renewal

Charles Delano — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:58:00 GMT

Late winter and early spring mark a strategic time for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District. During this dormant season, crews take advantage of narrow weather windows to ignite prescribed burns across district lake projects to manage fuel loads and support native ecosystems.

140 years of Building Strong: Louisville District’s legacy of engineering and public service

Abby Korfhage — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:42:00 GMT

This year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District celebrates a 140-year legacy of engineering excellence and public service, built on innovation, resilience and an unwavering commitment to serving the nation. The district’s story begins long before its official establishment, born from the challenges of navigating the treacherous Falls of the Ohio. During the time of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the importance of navigating the Ohio River highlighted the need for river improvements. As commerce and settlement expanded westward, reliable river navigation became critical to the nation’s growth.

Mission Uninterrupted: How the Louisville District weathered the freeze

Pentagon News — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:35:27 GMT

Last month, a widespread winter storm wreaked havoc across the region, bringing hazardous conditions, heavy ice and prolonged freezing temperatures to the Ohio River Basin. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District personnel worked around the clock to maintain safe and reliable operations despite the severe winter weather.

Louisville District holds public meeting on Phase 2 of the Rough River Dam Safety Modification project

Michael Maddox — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:24:09 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District hosted an informational public meeting to provide an update on Phase 2 of the Rough River Dam Safety Modification project at Rough River Lake in Falls of Rough, Kentucky Feb. 24, 2026.

New Fort Campbell child development center modernizes care for Army families

Charles Delano — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:25:06 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, recently completed a comprehensive renovation of the Child Development Center at Fort Campbell. This facility, known as “CDC 3071,” with a contract cost of $13.6 million, provides a modernized, safe and state-of-the-art environment for the youngest members of the Fort Campbell community.

Modernizing the mission: New hygiene facility at Fort Knox supports Army readiness

Charles Delano — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:48:50 GMT

For the thousands of U.S. Army ROTC cadets who converge on Fort Knox every summer, the "CST” or Cadet Summer Training experience is a rite of passage. According to the U.S. Army Cadet Command, the event is the Army’s largest annual training event, serving as the final crucible before the students commission as officers. While the training is designed to be rigorous and often primitive, the infrastructure supporting it is undergoing modernization to ensure health, morale and mission readiness.

Louisville District hosts annual Open House for industry partners

Abby Korfhage — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:54:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District hosted its annual Open House Feb. 4 in Louisville, Kentucky, bringing together industry partners and key district leaders to discuss the district's mission, upcoming business opportunities, and efforts to work more effectively with industry in delivering our diverse program.

Activities heat up at Louisville VA Medical Center as boilers are brought online

Mike Maddox — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:38:00 GMT

Construction of the Louisville VA Medical Center reached another milestone recently as boilers in the Central Utility Plant have been brought online – providing a multitude of benefits to the structures on the site and brings the project one step closer to operation. There are three steam boilers in the Central Utility Plant, which provides critical utilities to the medical center. They will serve as the source of heat/steam energy for the medical center, CUP and laundry facility.

Shaping the future of military construction through innovation and partnerships

Kelsie Hall — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:56:12 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Excellence in Contracting Awards Program recently selected the Louisville District as the Innovative Team of the Year for their work awarding the Fort Campbell, Kentucky Voluntary Army (VOLAR) Barracks Renovation, the first construction agreement award for USACE using Other Transaction Authority (OTA).

Louisville District modernizes historic ‘Brick Quarters’ at Wright-Patterson AFB

Charles Delano — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:54:51 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District is leading a massive $70.7 million overhaul of the "Brick Quarters" Historic District, balancing the delicate preservation of 1930s Tudor Revival architecture with the need for modern military housing standards to support America’s warfighters and their families.

Army captain contributes to Louisville VA Medical Center project as part of broadening assignment

Michael Maddox — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:00:00 GMT

The construction of the new Louisville VA Medical Center is supported by a team about 800 people consisting of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civilian employees and contractors. However, one team member stands out as the sole military personnel assigned to the project.

Leading with purpose — From combat engineering to construction excellence

Charles Delano — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:31:00 GMT

From airborne operations to construction management, U.S. Army Capt. Anna Roberts builds both missions and people.

Joint occupancy team prepares for key transition from construction to care at New Louisville VA Medical Center

Michael Maddox — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:15:00 GMT

Construction of the new Louisville VA Medical Center is now more than 80 percent complete. Much of that construction included standing up the buildings and facilities across the 34-acre property, but lots of detail work remains to get the project over the finish line.

USACE Chief of Engineers, senior leaders visit Louisville District

Katie Newton — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:05:00 GMT

This week, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers leaders—including Lt. Gen. William H. "Butch" Graham Jr., Commanding General of USACE and 56th Chief of Engineers, and Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas Galick—visited the Louisville District, touring critical projects and recognizing the dedication of district team members. On Sept. 25, Louisville District leadership guided Lt. Gen. Graham and Col. Daniel Herlihy, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division Commander, through several of the district’s key projects.

Winter preparation key to hive success at Patoka Lake

Michael Maddox — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:52:00 GMT

As the cooler weather of fall begins to chill the air, many creatures take time to prepare for wintertime – including honeybees. Because they do not hibernate, they must take steps to survive until the next spring. Beekeepers can help ensure a hive is successful by lending a helping hand as the little pollinators prepare for the winter. Jim Merkley, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District park ranger and beekeeper at Patoka Lake, is providing that lending hand for the two hives onsite. He said evaluating the current health of the hives is the first step to fall maintenance.

McAlpine Lock and Dam tests AI cameras to revolutionize data collection, improve operational efficiency

Abby Korfhage — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:40:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center recently installed six new CorpsCam cameras at McAlpine Lock and Dam in Louisville, Kentucky, to explore the use of imagery in automating the Lock Performance Management System. Currently, LPMS relies on manual data entry by lock operators.

USACE, KDFWR stabilize shorelines, improve fish habitat at Rough River Lake

Abby Korfhage — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:28:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District Rough River Lake project office recently partnered with Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to pilot the use of a hydroseeder to restore vegetation on eroding shorelines around the project. The innovative tool sprays mulch and native seeds with a pump and mixing tank—helping vegetation grow faster and stabilize eroding banks. Adam Taylor, Rough River Lake park ranger, spearheaded the effort, which took place at the project in Falls of Rough, Kentucky, from Sept. 9-11.