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August 16, 1983 |
Colonel R. E. Hudson (Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District) to Johnny S. Joannou (House of Delegates). The Suffolk City Manager, via separate correspondence, initiates a request to the Corps of Engineers to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of alleviating navigational problems in Bennett Creek, under Section 107 of the 1960 River and Harbor Act. <Letter> |
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July 15, 1984 |
The Sun –
Creekside Restaurant and Marina discusses proposed project to
dredge Bennett Creek as key to commercial expansion. |
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October 4, 1984 |
John Rowe (City Manager) to Walter Price (Bennett Creek
Resident). City requests
names of individuals who would support the dredging of Bennett Creek.
(Historical note: This request prompts Walter Price to informally
organize and head up a group of interested residents and businessmen,
later be referred to as the “Bennett Creek Dredge Group.”)
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Nov 21,1985 |
The Sun –
“After two decades of
waiting, Bennets Creek is closer now than ever to being dredged.” |
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April 17, 1986 |
Suffolk City Manger to Paul S. Trible, Jr. (US Senator). City request congressional assistance in objecting to the proposed Senate Bill 1567, Water Resources Development Act, which suggests the non-federal sponsor (i.e., City of Suffolk) pay 100% of maintenance cost for recreational projects. These new policies affect a most important project in Suffolk, specifically the dredging of Bennett Creek. <Letter> |
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April 20,1986 |
The Sun –
City Council votes to commit $100,000 in local share for dredging
the mouth of Bennett Creek. <Newspaper
Article> |
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June 17,1986 |
Norman Sisisky
to Walter Price (Bennett Creek Dredge Group).
Status of Senate Bill 1567 provided. |
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Nov. 24 & 26, 1986 |
Paul
Trible, Jr. (US Senate) and Norman
Sisisky (US Congress) to Chris
Jones (Suffolk) and Johnny
Joannou (House of Delegates). Letters
reports the Corps of Engineers will continue the feasibility for dredging
Bennett Creek following concerns for locating a suitable dredged material
disposal site. |
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August 8, 1989 |
Colonel
Terrence C. Salt (Department of the Army, Washington DC) to
Charles Robb (US Senate). The
draft of Detailed Project Study and Environmental Assessment –
Navigation Study of Bennett Creek has been prepared and submitted to
North Atlantic Division Office for review. |
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February 14,1991 |
Corps of Engineers and City of Suffolk Correspondences. Release of President’s Bushes Federal Budget for FY 1992 critically curtails the Corps Continuing Authority Small Navigation Programs in FY 92 and beyond. Due to the lack of federal funding the Bennett Creek Dredge Project, being conducted under Section 107 of the River and Harbor Act of 1960 is terminated. (Historical note: Federal funding cuts attributed to Operation Desert Storm.) <2/14 letter> <2/25 letters(2)> |
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February 19, 1991 |
City of Suffolk Correspondences to Colonel Richard C. Johns (Corps of Engineers), John W. Warner (US Senator), Norman Sisisky (US Representative) and Charles S. Robb (US Senator). The City of Suffolk has been pursuing the dredging of Bennett Creek since 1959 and remains committed to the project. SUFFOLK expresses disappointment in termination of the project and REQUESTS CONGRESSIONAL ASSISTANCE TO RESTORE FEDERAL FUNDING. <Letters(4)> |
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March 6,1991 |
Norman Sisisky and Senator John Warner to City of
Suffolk, Edward Dickey (Acting Asst Secretary of the Army) and Richard
Darman (Office of Management and Budget).
Corps and City have worked together since 1983 to restore the
Bennett Creek Channel to 6 feet and have committed cash ($158,000 by the
City), lands, easements, rights of way relocation, and disposal costs.
The federal share of the project is $343,000.
REQUEST MADE TO REVIEW THE
PROJECT AND RESTORE FEDERAL FUNDING. |
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April 22, 1991 |
Edward Dickey (Acting Asst Secretary of the Army) to the
Norman Sisisky. Pursuant to the FY 1991 Dire Emergency Supplemental
Appropriations Act, Public Law 102-27, FEDERAL
FUNDS WILL BE RELEASED to complete the plans and specifications Phase
of the Bennett Creek Project. |
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April 30, 1991 |
Robert Nelms (Consultant) to Ann Loomis and John W. Warner
(US Senate). Recognition of
federal funding being made available and a summary of the process required
to complete the Bennett Creek Project. |
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June 25, 1991 |
City
Council issues report on the Bennett Creek Dredge Project outlining City
Requirements, Plans and Specifications, Local Cooperation Agreement, and
Funding. |
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June 27, 1991 |
City Manger to City Council requesting Work Session Agenda
include consideration and direction in regards to the City’s estimated
share of $168,400 to fund the 1992 Bennett Creek dredging project. |
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July 4, 1991 |
Suffolk News–Herald:
Suffolk City
Council OKs Dredging Plan. |
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October 17,1991 |
LOCAL
COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY AND THE CITY OF
SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NAVIGATIONAL CHANNEL AT BENNETT
CREEK, SUFFOLK VIRGINIA |
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May 7, 1992 |
WESCAR Corporation, Notification of intent to dredge the
Bennett Creek Channel |
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May 20-31,1992 |
BENNETT CREEK DREDGED by
WESCAR CORPORATION. |
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June 22,1992 |
Dredging operations conducted May 20-31,1992 and
involves dredging of ~ 61,999 cubic yards of material at an estimated
total cost $553,000.00. |
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June 22, 1992 |
INVITATION. BENNETT CREEK NAVIGATION PROJECT DEDICATION AND RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY. <Invitation> <Video: Television Report> <Photo 1> <Photo 2> <Photo 4> <Photo 5> <Photo 8> <Photo 9> <Photo 10> |
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