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Wharf Delta Bulkhead to Undergo Repairs at Naval Station Mayport

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Story Number: NNS080804-10
Release Date: 8/4/2008 1:13:00 PM

From Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast Public Affairs

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (NNS) -- Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Southeast awarded a $19.3 million contract to American Bridge Company of Tampa, Fla., July 18.

The contract is for repairs to the wharf delta bulkhead at Naval Station Mayport.

"It's part of NAVFAC Southeast's mission to deliver the support that facilitates the defense installation strategic plan's objective to 'restore and acquire cost effective, sustainable, energy-efficient and safe infrastructure that meets operational requirements'," said Capt. William Vaughan, Public Works officer, Naval Station Mayport.

"This project will assure that the berthing wharf is in top condition and prepared to support the fleet well into the future."

The work demolishes portions of the existing steel sheet pile bulkhead, tie-back wale system, concrete pile cap and asphalt/concrete pavement, and removes the pneumatic fender system and mooring hardware.

Following demolition work, the project will construct a new bulkhead (with concrete pile encapsulation and a cathodic protection system), backfills behind the new bulkhead, and new asphalt and concrete wharf pavement, then reinstall the pneumatic fender system and mooring hardware.

Completion of this project will sustain harbor operations with the ability to provide adequate berthing for homeported and visiting ships and uphold the Southeast Regional Maintenance Center's (SERMC) ships maintenance and repair availability schedule. Additionally, repairs to the wharf delta bulkhead will keep costs down for harbor operations and SERMC ship repair contractors.

With a harbor capable of accommodating 34 ships, Naval Station Mayport is homeport to 22 ships, four guided-missile destroyers and 13 guided-missile frigates. Mayport also hosts visiting ships, U.S. Coast Guard vessels and foreign naval ships for port visits, and conducts training at Afloat Training Group and Training Support Department Jacksonville.

Work is expected to be completed by February 2011.

For more news from Naval Facilities Engineering Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/navfachq/.