Posted on June 24, 2026
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company has announced that on Saturday, June 20, 2026, its hopper dredge, Liberty Island, completed sand placement within the northern portion of the Avon beach nourishment project area.
With work in the northern section complete, the contractor began moving south from Pampas Drive toward the project’s southern limit near Greenwood Place. On Monday, June 22, 2026, the Liberty Island departed the site in Avon for Norfolk, Virginia, to undergo maintenance. Great Lakes’ hopper dredge Amelia Island is expected to arrive onsite today (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) to finish sand placement in Avon.
Based on current progress, Great Lakes estimates that the remaining work can be completed within the next 10 days, weather permitting.*
Since beach nourishment operations began on Thursday, May 28, 2026, approximately 289,228 cubic yards of sand have been placed on the beach—representing roughly 77% of the project’s total volume. To date, approximately 65% of the planned one-mile project area has been completed.
Beachgoers are reminded to use caution around active construction areas and follow all posted signage and instructions from project personnel.
Click here to view the 2026 Avon beach nourishment construction progress map.
