Bids start for long-term flood fix feds say will be fast and cheap — but they don’t know what it is
Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is asking companies to propose ideas for a fast and low-cost long-term fix to prevent glacial flooding in Juneau, Alaska. Officials do not yet know the exact details of the project but aim to select a plan and partner by the end of 2026.Key Facts
- The project targets controlling water levels in Suicide Basin, which flooded after reaching 1,345 feet this year.
- The goal is to keep the basin below 1,100 feet and limit flood water releases to 1,000 cubic feet per second.
- Current flood barriers can handle up to 63,500 cubic feet per second in river releases.
- The Army Corps will use a pitching process like the TV show “Shark Tank” to review proposals.
- The plan will follow President Donald Trump’s initiative to speed up infrastructure projects and reduce paperwork.
- Officials previously said a long-term solution could take a decade due to federal land and environmental rules.
- Some leaders describe the new approach as innovative and focused on quicker results.
- The Army Corps promises proper design and safety checks even without full project specifics yet.
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