Orion successfully completed the Cape Lisburne Seawall Reconstruction project. This significant seawall, situated at a remote radar site near Point Hope, serves as a crucial protective barrier for an early warning system dedicated to aerospace surveillance against potential North American threats.

The project, secured through a Government best value proposal process with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, involved the reconstruction of a 5,450-linear-foot seawall erected in 1972 along the Chukchi Sea. Located at the U.S. Air Force Long-Range Radar Site (LRRS) in Cape Lisburne on the Alaskan North Slope, the endeavor faced numerous challenges due to its arctic setting, only accessible by air or sea. Orion's team encountered obstacles such as quarrying larger rock, fuel shortages, interference from marine mammals, the discovery of hazardous materials (HAZMAT), and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Despite these challenges, our team demonstrated resilience, adapting swiftly to overcome each issue and achieving substantial completion approximately a month ahead of the baseline schedule. The new seawall, designed to withstand a 50-year storm, allows for the continued operation of the area's only air landing strip, providing enduring protection against environmental conditions and logistical complexities in this critical region. Orion was awarded the Sustainability in Construction Award by The Associated General Contractors of Alaska as a testament to our commitment to sustainability.