Posted on November 5, 2025
CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. -The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) provided an update on the Carolina Beach nourishment project, set to begin in November.
USACE representatives shared information about the Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) project at an Oct. 30 open house. At the meeting, USACE representatives said the project will be built in accordance with the federally authorized template.
Sand for the nourishment will come from the Carolina Beach Inlet, with Kure Beach also likely receiving sand from the same inlet. USACE officials said that recent sand loss will not alter the project’s template, as it is based on NAVD88, an elevation baseline.
Plans include a pipe extending south from the inlet, with the contractor creating access points to the water’s edge approximately every 400 feet.
Residents can track ongoing work and contractor locations using the Sand Placement Tracker.
Officials advise locals to avoid all active beach work areas and exposed sections of the pipe. Freeman Park will remain open during the project, but some access lanes will be limited due to construction equipment near the entrance, which may cause intermittent closures.
The Intracoastal Waterway will also undergo dredging at several coastal sites, including Freeman Park, to enhance piping and sand levels. The Freeman Park project is set to start this winter, depending on the completion of dredging activities further north.
USACE estimates the beach nourishment project will be repeated in three years.
You can view the full presentation here.
