Other New Hanover County towns’ beach nourishment work was slowed when the dredge encountered tires from old artificial reefs but the known offshore debris field isn’t halting Wrightsville Beach’s plans to pump sand from its new borrow site.
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Kill Devil Hills begins first of 7 Dare nourishment projects
The Kill Devil Hills beach nourishment project began Monday and is expected to be completed in about a month.
Local governments may apply for beach project funding
Local governments may now apply for state funds to help cover the costs of oceanfront projects designed to reduce damage caused during coastal storms.
Officials describe Avon, Buxton nourishment projects
The two projects, which have been in the works for years, are expected to begin this summer and each take about 40-60 days to complete.
Kill Devil Hills nourishment project tentative start in June
Marine Inc., the company performing the beach nourishment project in Kill Devil Hills, expects the work to take 25 to 35 days, ending mid-July.
Some N. Topsail Beach owners want Surf City annexation
A group of property owners in the Phase 5 area of North Topsail Beach’s beach nourishment plan says it wants out and to be annexed by neighboring Surf City.
Hatteras Island beach nourishment public meeting set
An informational meeting is set for March 24 to share with the public details on the Buxton and Avon beach nourishment projects planned for this year.
Army Corps to begin work on Carolina Beach nourishment
The $20 million project was expected to start Friday.
Amid resignations, Carteret Beach Commission selects chair
Atlantic Beach Councilman Danny Navey was approved in a unanimous vote Monday after the resignation of two newly appointed members prior to what was to be their first meeting and the departure of longtime member Larry Baldwin, who resigned Jan. 7.
Carteret County Beach Commission to elect new officers
The Carteret County Beach Commission is expected to elect a new chairman and vice chairman when it meets Monday in Emerald Isle.
Duck expects beach nourishment project to begin in August
The schedule is tentative and subject to various factors, including weather conditions and other delays.
New bridge, dredge, beach nourishment ahead for Dare
Dare County Board of Commissioners Chairman Bob Woodard highlighted last year’s projects and outlined what’s to come in the year ahead Wednesday during the annual State of the County.
Dare Board moves ahead on beach nourishment plans
Dare County commissioners have entered into a contract for beach nourishment projects in Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills.
Carteret hires next shore protection office manager
Carteret County has hired Division of Coastal Management staffer Ryan Davenport to serve as next shore protection office manager.
Dare awards $26M bid for Avon, Buxton nourishment
A nearly $26 million bid was awarded Monday to Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. for the 2022 Avon and Buxton beach nourishment projects.
BOEM to provide sand to restore Dare County beaches
BOEM has granted Dare County access to up to 6.6 million cubic yards of sand from the outer continental shelf to restore 11.6 miles of beachfront.