$72M Myrtle Beach renourishment project on the way

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District recently awarded a contract to renourish Myrtle Beach due to damages caused by Hurricanes Ian and Debby.

Last December, the Charleston District awarded a contract to Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company to place two million cubic yards of material on Myrtle Beach, equivalent to 200,000 dump trucks, along 26 miles of coastline.

The renourishment is funded entirely by the Corps of Engineers and will cost $72 million. The project will help reduce the risk to life and infrastructure behind the dunes along the Grand Strand.

“Safety is our top priority during the beach renourishment project. Construction zones will be clearly marked, and we will urge everyone to stay outside of these areas and respect signage and barriers,” said USACE in a press release. “Heavy equipment, such as bulldozers and pipelines, will be in operation, and maintaining a safe distance ensures the protection of both workers and the public.”

Work on the project is expected to start later this year, with estimated completion sometime in 2026. Further information on the construction timeline will be released once the contractors work plan is finalized and a mobilization date had been coordinated.