Beach Restoration Update - October 11, 2023

Sand Scraping

Collins Construction, the City’s contractor, is expected to complete the dune restoration in the next few days. Contractor is restoring the dune between 100 and 314 Ocean Boulevard.

Sandbags

OCRM has authorized the placement of sandbags between 120 and 206 Ocean Boulevard as these properties meet emergency conditions. The city has engaged Collins Construction for the placement of sandbags along this section of Ocean Boulevard. This effort aims to quickly mitigate the impacts of erosion and safeguard property from additional damage. The plan is to restore and stabilize the berm prior to the placement of sandbags. Once sandbags are installed, per the state’s permit, the city cannot continue to scrape sand in front of the berm. The sandbag placement will likely commence early next week and is expected to be completed in several days. Our team will work diligently to minimize any disruption during this period.

Trucking Sand

Collins Construction will begin trucking beach compatible sand from an upland source on Monday. The goal is to add new sand to the system and place additional material in front of the restored dune and supplement the ongoing scraping operation.

Emergency Ordinance 2023-01

At a special meeting held on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, City Council adopted an emergency ordinance that allows front beach property owners between 100 and 914 Ocean Boulevard to install sandbags landward of OCRM's jurisdiction in accordance with certain conditions specified in the ordinance. If you are interested in performing this work in your property, please contact City staff at City Hall 843-886-6428 for additional guidance.