Posted on August 10, 2026
The Buxton coastline looked partially refurbished on Thursday, August 6, as crews continued to pump loads of sand onto the North Carolina beach as part of a nourishment project.
Jenni Koontz of Epic Shutter Photography captured this footage showing machinery pumping sand onto the beach to restore the shoreline.
“Hopefully with the combination of the jetty rebuild and the beach nourishment, Buxton will be thriving for years to come!” Koontz told Storyful.
About two million cubic yards of sand will be placed along Buxton’s oceanfront beaches as part of an estimated 95-day construction project, according to Dare County officials.
At least 20 beachfront homes had collapsed in Buxton since September 2025 due to coastal erosion. Credit: Jenni Koontz/Epic Shutter Photography via Storyful
