June 14, 2023
June 12, 2023
Today’s closures due to beach nourishment operations are:
June 9, 2023
Please note that the following beach closures are anticipated over the weekend, June 9-11,2023.
WEEKEND BEACH CLOSURES DUE TO BEACH NOURISMENT OPERATIONS:
Today, June 9, 2023: Beaches from 79th – 80th Streets are closed.
Saturday & Sunday, June 10-11,2023: 89th – 94th Streets to be closed.
June 7, 2023
Weekly Beach Fill Project Update:
The Beach Fill Project, has experienced some delays but the contractor, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) has started to pump sand onto Stone Harbor beaches.
GLDD began pumping sand at 87th street shortly after midnight on May 5th. However, their operations were temporarily halted due to a mechanical issue with the booster pump. After addressing the mechanical issue, GLDD resumed sand pumping at 3:30 pm on June 6th. As of 9:00 am today, June 7th, approximately 13,000 cubic yards of sand have been placed on the beach.
Based on the current pace of work and the information provided, the UN-OFFICIAL estimated completion for the Beach Fill Project is expected to be in mid to late July.
Looking ahead, GLDD aims to complete beach fill operations in the north-end beach areas, specifically from 87th street to 78th street, by the end of this week, potentially on Friday or Saturday. Once complete, GLDD will turn around and start beach fill operations at 89th street, proceeding southwards.
Please note that the provided update is subject to change based on various factors, including weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances.
June 7, 2023
The following is a message from the Cape May County Office of Emergency Management
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Red Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates, until midnight EDT Thursday night.
An Air Quality Action day for Particulate Matter has been declared for Wednesday, June 7th and Thursday, June 8th. Sensitive individuals, including those with heart or lung disease, the elderly, and the young should limit strenuous activities and the amount of time active outdoors. Levels of fine particulates will rise into unhealthy for sensitive groups category statewide today and Thursday and likely last into the evening hours both days due to wildfire smoke transport from eastern Canadian wildfires. In Addition, ozone is forecast to reach the moderate category on Wednesday as sunny skies, light winds, and warm temperatures are forecast for the Garden State.
June 6, 2023 – Daily Update
Dredging operations commenced overnight, but then had to shut-down for repairs to the booster pump. The contractor is working on repairs to the booster pump and anticipates to resume digging operations this afternoon.
Currently beaches from 83rd to 87th streets are closed for dredging operations.
June 5, 2023
The latest update on the beach fill project indicates significant progress. The Dredge, “Texas,” has arrived at the borrow area and is now onsite, ready to commence dredging operations. Additionally, the booster pump has also been positioned onsite.
The installation of the remaining three sections of subline is expected to be finished soon for Stone Harbor. Once completed, the dredging process can potentially begin as early as this afternoon.
Stay tuned for further updates on the beach fill project as it progresses.
May 2, 2023
BEACH FILL UPDATE!
The anticipated date to start dredging and resume beach fill operations on Stone Harbor beaches is Saturday morning, June 3rd. Expect beaches from 80th Street to 84th Street (approximately) to be closed over the weekend while beach fill operations resume.
May 31, 2023
The Stone Harbor beach replenishment project draws closer to its commencement! Barring any adverse weather conditions, the project is now scheduled to start on Friday, June 2nd, marking the anticipated arrival of sand on Stone Harbor beaches.
The first phase of the project will start from 78th Street in Avalon to tie into the existing berm, and the sand placement will extend southbound until reaching 87th Street.
Weather conditions remain a determining factor, and although Saturday evening’s forecast calls for poor weather, if dredging starts on Friday, it may be possible for the contractor to work through Saturday’s conditions.
As the beach replenishment project progresses, further updates will be provided to keep residents and beachgoers informed about the project’s status.
Please note that this information is subject to change based on weather conditions and ongoing developments. Stay tuned for more updates as the project gets underway.
May 24, 2023
Rough seas have delayed the removal of the sub-line from the Avalon beach and its relocation to complete the connection from the dredge location to the booster pump. While there may be a small window of opportunity on Friday morning, most likely it will be finished by late Monday or Tuesday.
Currently, the dredge, Texas, and the booster pump are moored in Cape May Harbor and the projected start date for pumping sand onto Stone Harbor beaches is May 30, 2023. It is anticipated that there will be minimal activity on the beach over the upcoming holiday weekend.
For those that are concerned about the Oyster Catcher nest at 117th Street, we are pleased to inform you that the nest is not expected to interfere with the beach fill, as no sand is anticipated in that area.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate these challenges. Our team is working diligently to deliver a successful project. Additional updates will be provided as the project progresses.
Borough of Stone Harbor
9508 Second Avenue
Stone Harbor, New Jersey 08247
(609) 368-5102
Borough Hall Office Hours 8:30am to 4:00pm
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