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Southern U.S. steel firm lands contract for lock equipment

Stimulus funding from Washington will provide new maintenance equipment for the Soo Locks, reports UpNorthLive.com news. Through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, an Alabama firm - G&G Steel - has been awarded a $3.
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Stimulus funding from Washington will provide new maintenance equipment for the Soo Locks, reports UpNorthLive.com news.

Through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, an Alabama firm - G&G Steel - has been awarded a $3.2-million contact to build six stoplogs for the Poe Lock.

The 100-foot-long steel devices will be used to prevent water from entering the lock and a planned replacement.

Dry conditions in the lock chambers will allow workers to perform repairs and regular maintenance.

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