Granite Construction (GVA) has secured a $71 million contract from the United States Army Corps of Engineers to upgrade and expand the rail yard at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. This federally funded project is included in Granite’s third-quarter Capital Allocation Plan (CAP) for 2024.
The project includes major upgrades to improve efficiency and capacity within the rail yard. Some major upgrades include new loading spurs, an expanded vehicle staging area, and a secondary connection to the Union Pacific Railroad. These upgrades are to be made for the purpose of streamlining the rail loading process and reducing processing time while allowing more activity.
“This project at Fort Bliss highlights Granite’s expertise while fostering collaboration across our teams and creating new growth opportunities for our employees,” said Derek Betts, Granite Vice President of Regional Operations.
Curt Haldeman, another Vice President of Regional Operations at Granite, emphasized the broader implications of the project. “This initiative reflects a strategic partnership between our Federal Division and regional operations. It provides regional employees with valuable federal project experience while strengthening our footprint in the West Texas market,” he stated.
Construction start
Construction of the Fort Bliss rail yard expansion project will commence during February 2025 and is likely to be complete by June 2027. Such a project shall have operational advantages for the military installation and thus help strengthen the position of Granite in providing important infrastructure.
Granite still places itself among the leaders of infrastructure development while working in synchronization with national priorities and local needs through the collaboration of federal funding with strategic insights from operations.
Granite is America’s Infrastructure Company established in 1922 and remains one of the largest diversified construction and construction materials companies in the United States as well as a full-suite civil construction provider listed on NYSE:GVA.
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Project Factsheet: Fort Bliss Rail Yard Expansion
Project Overview
Contract Value: $71 million
Client: United States Army Corps of Engineers
Location: Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas
Timeline: February 2025 – June 2027
Funding: Federal funding through Q3 2024 Capital Allocation Plan
Contractor: Granite Construction
Fort Bliss Rail Yard Expansion Project Scope
The project encompasses comprehensive upgrades to the Fort Bliss rail yard infrastructure to enhance operational efficiency and expand capacity. Key components include:
Construction of new loading spurs
Expansion of vehicle staging areas
Implementation of a secondary connection to Union Pacific Railroad
Project Objectives
Streamline rail loading processes
Reduce processing time
Increase operational capacity
Enable higher activity volumes
Fort Bliss Rail Yard Expansion Strategic Significance
This project represents a strategic collaboration between Granite’s Federal Division and regional operations, offering:
Enhanced federal project experience for regional employees
Strengthened presence in the West Texas market
Development of critical military infrastructure
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