Posted on February 11, 2025
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – The Army Corp of Engineers told WMBF News on Thursday that they expect to start working on the coastline renourishment project in late spring or early summer.
“It’s a short-term inconvenience for a long-term benefit,” said Wes Wilson, a project manager with the Army Corp of Engineers based in Charleston.
The Army Corp of Engineers isn’t just overseeing the project, but also funding it.
The benefit? A coastline that looks good and works to protect homes and businesses.
“Everyone loves the beach, so we’re happy that it’s going to be in pristine condition after this renourishment project, and we’re grateful for the US Army Corps of Engineers for helping us out with that,” said Patrick Lloyd, a spokesperson from the City of Myrtle Beach.
Wilson said the project will stretch from North Myrtle Beach to Surfside Beach and into Garden City.
The projects won’t just replenish the sand, but also build up the dunes, add some more fencing and bring additional plants to the area.
While the entire project is expected to take around 18 months, Wilson said it will actually be done in 1,000-foot sections.
“They’re only in a particular section for a day to three days. So they do move pretty fast down the beach,” he said.
The current timeline means work will happen across two summer seasons.
Wilson told WMBF News that work will take place seven days a week and 24 hours a day.
Meanwhile, Lloyd said he doesn’t think it will impact those coming to enjoy the Myrtle Beach coastline.
“It’s not really going to be an interference for anybody who’s visiting,” he said. “If they want to go to a certain section of the beach and they show up and they see that the been renourishment project is happening in that area at that time, they can just go to another area that’s not too far away.”
The Army Corp of Engineers encourages residents and visitors to check the online tracker before heading to the beach. They said it will show where crews at and where they’re expected to be in 40 hours.
Lloyd said at the end of the day, everyone will benefit from the project.
“This is something that’s ultimately going to be beneficial for the city, beneficial for the beach, beneficial for everybody in the area as well,” Lloyd said.
Wilson said the tracker will update once work begins and will continue to update as crews move.
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