Final 2023 Beach Nourishment Project Monitoring Report
Beach ReNourishment Update – October 18, 2022
On Monday, October 17, 2022 Weeks Marine completed Beach Re-nourishment in Kitty Hawk. They are currently working in Southern Shores and moving northward.
We appreciate the patience and cooperation of all of our citizens and beach goers during this process.
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Beach ReNourishment Update – October 10, 2022
The B.E. Lindholm is currently pumping in Kitty Hawk. The active construction area is between Fonck St and and 4913 N. VA Dare Trail. The contractor is using the Maynard Street subline and working North. Click here for a copy of the project map.
A second dredge, the Magdalene is working in Southern Shores.
On Tuesday, it is expected that the Balchen Street subline will be dismantled and moved to Southern Shores.
Please note the ninth Public Meeting for the Dare County 4-Towns Beach Nourishment project will be held on Wednesday, October 12 at 1:30 PM. This meeting occurs every two weeks to provide updates on the projects and answer questions from the public and other stakeholders. It is also an opportunity for resource and regulatory agencies to ask questions about the project and discuss any points of interest. You are welcome to attend in person at the Pitts Center in the Town of Southern Shores located at 5375 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores. For those that wish to join virtually, please find a link to a zoom web meeting and call in information below.
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Beach ReNourishment Update – October 6, 2022
The B.E. Lindholm has returned to Kitty Hawk and has started pumping operations. The active construction area is between Bennett St and and 4723 N. VA Dare Trail. The contractor is using the Maynard Street subline and working South. 26usp%3Dsharing&source=gmail&ust=1665162734266000&usg=AOvVaw3H_BQEmFZQeNCF0rZh_nUP">Click here for a copy of the project map.
A second dredge, the Magdalene is expected to return and begin work on Friday. Once the current construction area is connected to the previously completed portion of the project, the contractor will being pumping North at the Maynard St subline. We expect this will occur within the next several days.
Beach ReNourishment Update – September 27, 2022
The active construction area is between Maynard St. and 4809 N. VA Dare Trail. Click here for a copy of the project map.
The 8th Dare County 4-Towns Beach Renourishment Public Meeting will be held in the Pitts Center, Southern Shores, tomorrow, Wednesday, September 28th, 1:30 p.m., 5375 N. VA Dare Trail.
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Beach ReNourishment Update – September 19, 2022
Both the Magdalen and Lindholm dredges ares onsite and Kitty Hawk’s project has been completed from the Town’s southern border to 3968 N. VA Dare Trail, in the vicinity of E. Lillian Street.
The contractor has now moved from the White Street subline to the Balchen Street subline and is pumping in a southerly direction. The current construction site boundaries are the 4233 N. VA Dare Trail to 4143 N. VA Dare Trail.
The White Street subline is being demobilized and moved to the Town of Southern Shores. Upon installation of the subline, one dredge will move and begin pumping in the Town of Southern Shores.
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Beach ReNourishment Update – September 19, 2022
Both the Magdalen and Lindholm dredges are onsite and Kitty Hawk’s project has been completed from the Town’s southern border to 3968 N. VA Dare Trail, in the vicinity of E. Lillian Street.
The contractor has now moved from the White Street subline to the Balchen Street subline and is pumping in a southerly direction.
The current construction site boundaries are the 4233 N. VA Dare Trail to 4143 N. VA Dare Trail. The White Street subline is being demobilized and moved to the Town of Southern Shores. Upon installation of the subline, one dredge will move and begin pumping in the Town of Southern Shores.
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Beach ReNourishment Update – September 13, 2022
Project Update
The Magdalen dredge arrived on site last night and has resumed pumping operations. The second dredge, the Lindholm, is expected within the next several days.
The project is now moving in a northerly direction. The construction site boundaries are the Kitty Hawk Bath House Beach Access and 3725 N. Virginia Dare Trail.
Public Meeting Notice
The seventh public meeting for the Dare County 4-Towns Beach Nourishment project will be held on Wednesday, September 14 at 1:30 PM. This meeting occurs every two weeks to provide updates on the projects and answer questions from the public and other stakeholders. It is also an opportunity for resource and regulatory agencies to ask questions about the project and discuss any points of interest.
You are welcome to attend in person at the Kitty Hawk Town Hall located at 101 Veterans Memorial Dr. in Kitty Hawk. For those that wish to join virtually, please find a link to a zoom web meeting and call in information below.
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Beach ReNourishment Update – August 30, 2022
The sixth public meeting for the Dare County 4-Towns Beach Nourishment project will be held on Wednesday, August 31 at 1:30 PM. This meeting occurs every two weeks to provide updates on the projects and answer questions from the public and other stakeholders. It is also an opportunity for resource and regulatory agencies to ask questions about the project and discuss any points of interest.
The contractor is currently working between 3639 N. VA Dare Trail and 3727 N. VA Dare Trail and pumping southward.
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Beach Re-Nourishment Update – August 24, 2022
We have been notified by Weeks Marine that repairs to the dredge have been completed and it is currently en route to Kitty Hawk. We expect that the dredge will arrive this evening and begin re-nourishment operations soon there after.
The proposed beginning construction area is 3713 and 3802 N. Virginia Dare Trail in the vicinity of White Avenue.
We will provide more information as it becomes available.
Beach Re-Nourishment Update – August 15, 2022
The subline pipe near Maynard Street has been successfully installed.
We have been notified today, by our Beach Nourishment Contractor, Weeks Marine, that the dredge expected to return today has been delayed further. It is uncertain when the dredge will be available to return to the area. A larger dredge, Magdalen, is still on track to arrive onsite at the beginning of September.
We will provide more information as it becomes available.
This week’s bi-weekly Public Information Meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 1:30 pm. If you would like to participate, you may do so via Zoom.
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Beach Re-nouishment Update – August 12, 2022
On Sunday, August 14, 2022, weather permitting, Weeks Marine is planning to install the third subline in Kitty Hawk, located near Maynard Street. While the subline is being installed the surrounding beach will be closed and will re-open once the subline is installed.
On Monday, August 15, 2022 the dredge is expected to return and sand pumping will begin on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Pumping will start at the White Street subline and work will move in a southern direction to join with the Kill Devil Hills project.
When sand pumping begins, the work area will be closed to the public. Whenever possible, the contractor will provide access for beach goers to walk behind and around the active construction area.
We will be providing additional updates as information becomes available.
Beach Re-nourishment Public Meeting to Be Held Virtually – August 3, 2022
The fourth Public Meeting for the Dare County 4-Towns Beach Nourishment project will be held on Wednesday August 3 at 1:30 PM.
This meeting occurs every two weeks to provide updates on the projects and answer questions from the public and other stakeholders. It is also an opportunity for resource and regulatory agencies to ask questions about the project and discuss any points of interest. Given dredge operations are not anticipated to resume until next week, this meeting will be Virtual Only.
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Updated Beach Nourishment Schedule – July 29, 2022
Sublines have been installed just North of White Street and in the area of Balchen Street. There is no active nourishment going on at this time. The dredge is expected to return the second week of August.
Kitty Hawk Project Map
July 22, 2022
Beach Nourishment work has been completed in Kill Devil Hills and the contractor is moving equipment and beginning work in Kitty Hawk. The dredge has left the construction site for maintenance and inspections. It is scheduled to return the first week of August. Sand pumping will begin once the dredge returns.
In anticipation of the dredge’s return, equipment is being moved to the subline pipe, just North of White Street (North of 3727 N. Virginia Dare Trail) This equipment is stored near the dune and is fenced off to the public. There is access in front of the fenced area and beachgoers can walk in front of the restricted area near the ocean.
Next week, the contractor is planning to add approximately 700 feet of pipe to the current subline north of White Street. In addition, they are planning to move the subline pipe currently in Kill Devil Hills to the second subline pipe site in Kitty Hawk. This subline will be located near Balchen Street. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as this process takes place. Please maintain safe distances from restricted areas.
July 18, 2022
An updated project timeline was released for Kitty Hawk, Southern Shores and Duck
June 27, 2022
Today, June 27, 2022, Weeks Marine, our Beach Nourishment contractor is planning to remove the subline from Kill Devil Hills and move it to Kitty Hawk in the area of 3727 N. Virginia Dare Trail, just North of White Street. About a 500 foot area will be fenced off and this portion of the beach will be closed until the subline is safely installed.
Once the subline is in place it will be fenced off and the beach will re-open.
We are still expecting nourishment to begin early in July.
April 6, 2022 – Tentative Schedule for 2022 Beach Nourishment Project, Please Note Dates for Kitty Hawk Have Changed.
As contractors provide tentative construction schedules, this table will be updated. Please check back for more information and sign up for Kitty Hawk specific email updates by following this link: Kitty Hawk Beach Nourishment Updates
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March 11, 2022
Current TV, in partnership with Dare County Government, has released “More Beach to Love – Highlighting 2022 Dare County Beach Nourishment Projects,” an informational video that provides an overview of the numerous beach nourishment projects that are scheduled to take place throughout Dare County this year. To view the video, see below:
In an effort to address the critical issue of erosion occurring along the beaches of the Outer Banks, several miles of shoreline will be replenished within the towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head, as well as the villages of Avon and Buxton on Hatteras Island.
In addition to providing general information about the upcoming projects, the video also directs viewers to visit www.MoreBeachToLove.com, which will serve as an essential resource for residents, visitors and property owners who are searching for detailed information and updates about beach nourishment activities in their area.
A collaboration between Dare County and its municipalities, www.MoreBeachToLove.com is designed to provide a convenient and comprehensive guide to shoreline management and the specific beach nourishment projects that are scheduled to be completed throughout 2022.
Visitors to the website will find an array of important information that ranges from detailed project maps and anticipated construction schedules to an extensive video gallery and an assortment of frequently asked questions.
In an effort to address the critical issue of erosion occurring along the beaches of the Outer Banks, several miles of shoreline will be replenished within the towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head, as well as the villages of Avon and Buxton on Hatteras Island.
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The Town is in the beginning stages of planning for the 2022 Beach Re-Nourishment Project and has contracted with Coastal Protection Engineering out of Wilmington, NC. The Town anticipates beginning the permitting phase with all environmental agencies this year.
The project will be in conjunction with Dare County, Town of Southern Shores, Duck, and Kill Devil Hills. A collaborative approach to re-nourishment reduces the overall costs of the re-nourishment project. Municipal Service District taxes remain unchanged.
The Town will be working closely to disseminate information to residents and visitors well in advance of the scheduled construction. To be added to the Town’s Beach Nourishment Listserv, please click here.
September 8, 2021 Update for Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills (from Dare County Public Information)
At the Dare County Board of Commissioners meeting that was held at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, the board voted unanimously to adopt an initial resolution authorizing the negotiation of an installment financing contract for the beach nourishment projects that are planned to take place in Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills.
The initial resolution states, among other items, that the projects are essential to the county, that there is no property tax increase necessary to finance the projects and that the financed amount will not exceed $13 million. The initial resolution also authorizes Dare County Manager Bobby Outten and Dare County Finance Director David Clawson to proceed with the contract. To view the initial resolution in full, click here.
On Thursday, September 2, 2021, Dare County received bids for the beach nourishment projects, which are currently scheduled to begin in the spring of 2022. Coastal Protection Engineering of North Carolina’s estimate for the construction portion of the project is $35.6 million.
Dare County has received bids for the projects from the following companies:
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Great Lakes Dredge and Dock – $34,599,625
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Manson Construction – $45,945,050
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Weeks Marine – $27,932,500
The Dare County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to approve the final debt resolution and award the bids at its next meeting, which will be held at 5 p.m. on Monday, September 20, 2021.
Borrow Area Investigation and Sediment Compatibility Analysis Report
2021 Dare County Clasts Survey Addendum A
Appendix1_Proposed Amendments for North Carolina Technical Standard 15A NCAC 07H .0312
Appendix2_Dare County Sampling Transects
Appendix3_CPE Dare County Three Inch Clast Survey Results Formatted
2021 Dare County Borrow Area Addendum B