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1/6/2026 - Ahtna continues its sediment rehandling project, placing sand between 5th and 6th Avenues and periodically moving north up the beach. The current condition of the area between 2nd and 5th Avenue is better than at any point in the past two years, with nearly 100 ft of dry-sand seaward of the dune line. Ahtna is completing rehandling from its first containment cell and is beginning work...

As we enter this new year, I want to extend my wishes for a happy, healthy and hopeful New Year. There is something truly special about beginning a new year surrounded by neighbors who care for one another and by the natural beauty we are fortunate to call home. The start of a new year often invites reflection and renewal. It’s a time when many of us set resolutions – goals to grow, to give back...

12/16/2025 - Ahtna continues to make steady progress placing sand along the beach and is preparing to transition to 24/7 operations, pending an increase in crew size. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects a mid-March 2026 completion date, which aligns with Cottrell’s project timeline. Both contractors appear prepared to coordinate their efforts to avoid conflicts between their respective beach...

12/16/2025 Cottrell is currently dredging the Dewees Inlet Shoal within the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, with material being placed in an open-water placement area. This phase of work is expected to be completed by the end of the week (~December 21, 2025). Beginning next week (~December 22, 2025), Cottrell will shift operations to dredge a shoal identified as “1B” in Breach Inlet, with material...

12/15/2025 - On Thursday, the Isle of Palms Public Works Department completed a beach sweep from Breach Inlet to 58th Avenue, removing debris left behind by recent extreme tides. The high water damaged and displaced boardwalks, dune walkovers, steps, and other construction materials. Public Works typically allows a short window for homeowners and contractors to recover materials and make repairs...

City administrative offices will be closed: December 24 December 25 December 26 January 1 The Recreation Center will be closed from December 24 through December 26 and January 1. No garbage pickup on Wednesday, December 24, Thursday, December 25, and Thursday, January 1. Collection will follow the regular schedule starting Monday, December 29. After New Year's Day, collection will follow the...

12/9/2025 - The City of Isle of Palms Public Works Department recently completed the Second Avenue outfall project in collaboration with Wapro Tide Valves of Sweden. Public Works designed the cantilevered concept and measurements, which were then engineered and custom-built by Wapro. During the most recent king tides, the drainage system from Ocean Boulevard to the Second Avenue outfall remained...

12/9/2025 - You may notice some encouraging changes along our shoreline. The images below show the early stages of a sand shoal moving onshore and naturally adding sand to the section of the Isle of Palms beach near Beachwood East and Dunecrest Ln. When you compare the “X” marked on each image, you can clearly see the shoreline beginning to build outward. While this is a positive development, it’s...

12/8/2025- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has contracted Cottrell to dredge the Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway (AIWW) in vicinity of a shoal in breach inlet and place the sand along the Isle of Palms beach between 6th and 9th Avenues. The USACE anticipates Cotrell to begin as early as January 2026 with 24/7 operation. The original engineering plans state Cottrell will be on site for 32...

12/8/2025- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has contracted Ahtna to manage the 'Sediment Rehandling at Breach Inlet' project. Ahtna will be taking sand from four placement areas along the intercoastal waterway, and placing it along the Isle of Palms Beach from the Sea Cabin Villas area south to Breach Inlet. This will restore needed capacity for future dredging projects. As of this week...