PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
GBA participated as part of a consultant team in a detailed review and evaluation of Port Authority policy and strategy for meeting the needs of the New York - New Jersey Harbor for maintenance and new work dredged material disposal.

GBA SERVICES
Dredging analysis and cost estimate for Kill Van Kull Channel and Newark Bay with Elizabeth Channel. Developed alternate dredging and disposal methods to provide substantial savings (nearly $1 billion) on the proposed deepening project.

A dredging, cost analysis, and review of contract documents for Newark Bay Confined Disposal Facility (NBCDF). GBA cost estimate was $15.4 million, the low bid was $15.2 million.

Led a team of skilled professionals in the performance of geophysical/geotechnical investigations in the NY Harbor for the NY District USACE and for the PA NY&NJ. These investigations include seismic measurements in conjunction with hydrographic measurements for identifying top of the rock, geotechnical analysis of Area 4A including core analysis and sub-bottom profiling, and various subsurface geophysical explorations through core borings for the USACE.

Performed a sub channel placement (SCP) study for dredge material at various New York Harbor terminals and channels. Task included performing sedimentation modeling and analysis.