Maintenance Dredging – Conneaut, Ohio (Summer 2025)

Walsh Service Solutions, in partnership with Ryba Marine, executed a mechanical maintenance dredging project for the Federal Channel in Conneaut, Ohio. The project focused on the removal of sediment to restore navigational depth and ensure channel efficiency.

Project Overview

  • Project Value: $3.99M

  • Timeline: Summer 2025

  • Location: Conneaut, Ohio

  • Key Metrics: 70,000 CY of sediment removed | Multi-phase hydrographic surveys | City-managed spoils disposal

Project Scope & Operations

  • Mechanical Dredging: Performed mechanical dredging of the Conneaut Federal Channel to remove accumulated sediment and restore required drafts.

  • Marine Collaboration: Partnered with Ryba Marine to utilize specialized equipment and scows for efficient channel clearing.

  • Material Management: Transported material to a designated city-managed spoils area, where scows were hydraulically unloaded for final placement.

  • Hydrographic Surveys: Conducted multiple surveys throughout the project to quantify volumes and verify that federal depth specifications were achieved.

The Result

Completed in the Summer of 2025, this $3.99M project successfully removed 70,000 cubic yards of material. The effort ensured the Federal Channel remains a safe and reliable gateway for maritime traffic in Conneaut, maintaining the port’s operational integrity.