For Release: Friday, June 30, 2006
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661
Washington - U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that Luhr Brothers, Inc., located in Columbia, has been awarded a $10,317,500 contract from the U.S. Army. The contract is for the repair and protection of approximately 3,000 feet of jetty with backfill and stone at Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
"Repairing and maintaining our water infrastructure is critical to protect our citizens and bolster our economy," said Costello. "I will continue to support these efforts."
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