Fairhope City Council Moves to Terminate Dredging Contract for Fly Creek Boat Channel

The Fairhope City Council passed a resolution to terminate the dredging contract with M & N of Alabama LLC due to issues with unsuitable dredged material. The city plans to claim on the surety bond to complete the project. The project, initially awarded at $718K, aimed to dredge the Fly Creek boat channel to a depth of 10 feet, with necessary permits secured from the Army Corps of Engineers. The city will share costs with the Fairhope Yacht Club for the main channel.

Published Mar 30, 2026

The Fairhope City Council has initiated the process to terminate the dredging contract with M & N of Alabama LLC for the Fly Creek boat channel, citing issues with dredged material unsuitable for beach replenishment. The council's resolution allows the city to claim on the surety bond to complete the project.

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The contract, awarded for $718K, involved dredging the main channel to a depth of 10 feet and a portion of the upper creek channel. Necessary permits from the Army Corps of Engineers were obtained. Costs for the main channel will be shared with the Fairhope Yacht Club, while the city will cover all costs for the upper creek channel.