Atlantic intracoastal waterway dredging in December

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is about to begin navigation-related dredging of the Atlantic intracoastal waterway (AIWW) and channels to Jacksonville.

Approximately 88,000 cubic yards of beach compatible material will be pumped by pipeline and placed at ~2342 New River Inlet Road (NRIR) and work south approximately 2,000 to 4,000 feet.

North Topsail Beach officials anticipate that the nourishment may extend down to around Porpoise Place (project pay volumes are based on dredged waterway and not on beach placement).

This is a USACE permitted, funded, and constructed project and the town has limited input into project construction.

The dredge contractor is scheduled to perform this project in the upcoming environmental window (November 16, 2024, to April 1, 2025).

According to the town, the project will commence between December 5th and mid-December, with the work lasting for about 30 days.