After more than two years, the barges washed onto San Jose Island by Hurricane Harvey are making their way back into the water.<\/p>\n
Kirby Corporation Vice President Public & Government Affairs Matt Woodruff told KRIS 6 News the process has started, and the first day went well. <\/p>\n
The first barge was moved successfully on Monday, but it took some preparation. The areas between the barges and the water were re-graded to create a path for the ships' re-entry. Woodruff said crews also were mindful of not causing disruption to the areas' vegetation and animals.<\/p>\n
Then, the Kirby Corporation, which now owns Higman Marine -- the barges' owners when the storm hit -- place inflatable rollers horizontally under the barges, which allows them to be gently glided back into the water. <\/p>\n
After they are far enough into the water, Woodruff said, a tugboat picks the barge up and takes it to the shipyard, where it can be repaired.<\/p>\n
\"They made really good progress on the first one,\" Woodruff said. <\/p>\n
The project could be complete by the end of the month, but inclement weather also could extend the project.<\/p>\n
\"A cold front could shut it down for a few days,\" he said, adding that rain or rough seas could push work into March. <\/p>\n
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