The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $321.3 million contract to Alstom Renewable to design, manufacture and install 14 turbines at the McNary Lock and Dam.  The contract award culminates three years of research, planning, design and acquisition to replace the existing turbine runners and associated ancillary equipment.  The new turbines should increase fish survival and hydraulic capacity, provide operational flexibility and improve reliability.  The 14 main unit turbines at McNary Dam have been in operation for more than 62 years.  They are projected to continue to operate on average for another seven years until the new turbines are manufactured and installed.  Funding is being provided by the Bonneville Power Administration.