Hurricane Helene (Western North Carolina) Waterway Debris Removal
Following the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene, the Western North Carolina Waterway Debris Removal effort became a massive, multi-agency operation aimed at clearing flood-related wreckage from rivers, streams, and floodplains across 16 counties. Led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and supported by state and local agencies, the mission has removed nearly 7.5 million cubic yards of debris—including trees, structural remnants, and sediment—from waterways, rights-of-way, and private properties.
The operation prioritizes environmental sensitivity, with guidelines from the NC Wildlife Resources Commission emphasizing minimal disruption to aquatic habitats and streambanks. Removal focuses on debris posing threats to infrastructure, public safety, or increasing flood risk. The cleanup not only restores water flow and reduces future flood hazards but also supports the reopening of vital outdoor recreation areas like the Pigeon River, which has been heavily altered by the storm.
Hurricane Helene
(Western North Carolina) Private Property and Debris Removal
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, private property debris removal efforts in Ashe and Watauga counties are supported through a specialized program aimed at helping residents and business owners clear storm-related wreckage. In Watauga County, the Private and Commercial Property Debris Removal (PPDR) Program offers free assistance to those without adequate insurance or the ability to move debris to the public right-of-way. This includes not only debris removal but also the demolition of unsafe structures on eligible properties.
Residents apply online or visit designated application centers in Boone and Sugar Grove to request help. These efforts are part of a broader recovery initiative to restore safety, accessibility, and livability to storm-impacted communities in Western North Carolina.
St. Tammany Bayou Cleanup
Wright Construction Group’s role in supporting Ceres Environmental Services as a subcontractor involves assisting with debris removal and environmental restoration tasks in St. Tammany Parish following a major storm event.
Wright Construction Group is responsible for mechanical debris removal, waterway clearing, or structural demolition.
Our Projects
We Build Projects That Last
Tinker AFB Chilled Water line
Wright Construction Group LLC is executing a critical infrastructure upgrade at Tinker Air Force Base, replacing the dual-temperature chilled and heating water piping system in Building 5701 (Base Chapel).
Scope includes full demolition and replacement of interior piping, structural slab restoration, new access hatches, and integration of a water treatment system. The project is phased to maintain occupancy and ensure uninterrupted mission operations.
Nellis AFB OWS
The general scope of this project is to fully decommission nineteen (19) oil water separators across Nellis AFB in accordance with EPA, federal, state and county regulations. Interior and exterior plumbing will be sealed and filled specifically to comply with UPC 722.0. Drain fill in areas of aircraft travel will have a rating of 4500psi. The process of decommissioning each oil water separator shall be photographed. A minimum of three (3) process photographs, plus one (1) location photograph will be provided. The photographs will be of the following:
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Cap inlets/outlets – Minimum one (1) photograph
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Perforate oil water separator tank– Minimum one (1) photograph
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Fill oil water separator with slurry to ensure no flow – Minimum one (1) photograph.
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Photograph of general location of decommissioned oil water separator – One (1) photograph
By completing this project, Nellis AFB will demonstrate compliance with governing regulations and laws in an attempt to avoid future infractions or violations from county inspectors.
Kessler CEP Access
The project is installation of two points of Roof Access and Cooling Tower access/catwalk to perform maintenance for Building 11001. The projects scope includes Design building of Division 01 General Requirements and Division 05 Metal works per Specs. WCG has teamed with Woodward and BSNC for project execution.
Ft. Bliss
The repairing of Bldg. 2477, a Hammerhead Style Unaccompanied Enlisted Personnel Housing (UEPH) with Company Operations and the Arms Room space within the same footprint. This project supports the Army’s strategy to eliminate inadequate barracks and support mission readiness at Fort Bliss. The existing barracks configuration fails to provide the mandatory requirement of one soldier per bedroom with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities identified as the 2+1 Module. This project will provide adequate living conditions and promote the overall well-being of Fort Bliss' Unaccompanied Enlisted Soldiers.
This project repairs failing systems in Building 2477, an Unaccompanied Enlisted Personnel Barracks, as well as repairs the failing
roof and building envelope. The project includes repair of the interior walls, interior doors, insulation, floors, and ceilings, repair by replacement of the failing Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC), electrical systems, plumbing systems, and fire protection system. This project repairs the existing obsolete two soldiers per bedroom layout to 2+1 modules where two bedrooms share a bathroom and kitchenette. Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) or Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) will be removed according to regulations.