CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Shimmick Corporation says it is moving forward to appeal the US Army Corps of Engineers’ termination of the contract to complete Chickamauga Lock replacement project.

In a statement on Shimmick’s website, the company announced it is formally appealing the contract’s termination.

The company says it signed the contract with the USACE back in 2017, agreeing to work with Chattanooga based subcontractors on key replacement work on the Chickamauga Lock chamber.

The company says it signed the contract with the USACE back in 2017, agreeing to work with Chattanooga based subcontractors on key replacement work on the Chickamauga Lock chamber. WTVC file photo.

As we reported, USACE recently terminated that contract, telling us the company was not meeting critical progress on the project.

According to Shimmick’s, the contract was ended on May 8th. The company says they will exercise their right to challenge the decision and get compensation for the work costs they are entitled to.

“While we dispute the termination, we respect and appreciate the USACE’s commitment to completing this project and believe it is critically important for there to be a true and accurate understanding of the challenges associated with this project to date, including the impact of certain change order requests on our work. We look forward to sharing this information through the appropriate channels, ” Shimmick CEO Ural Yal said.

Depend on us to keep you posted.