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 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.
May 17, 2023
Below are the latest updates on the ongoing efforts on the Avalon and Stone Harbor beach fill project. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD), the contractor responsible for the project, has successfully placed 581,000 cubic yards of sand, completing the Avalon portion of the project. With this phase completed, GLDD has commenced demobilizing the equipment in Avalon and is relocating it to Stone Harbor.
The dredge, currently located at Cape May Harbor, is undergoing essential preventive maintenance before commencing sand pumping operations in Stone Harbor. Meanwhile, the booster pump has arrived and is currently being set up for operation.
GLDD aims to begin pumping sand in Stone Harbor on Sunday, May 21, barring any adverse weather conditions. However, the current forecast indicates the possibility of 4 to 6 foot swells on Sunday, which could potentially delay the start of dredging. Updates on the project’s progress will be provided regularly once operations commence.
The planned sand placement for Stone Harbor is an impressive 714,000 cubic yards. Based on preconstruction surveys, modifications have been made to the beach fill template. The revised template now includes additional sand in three distinct areas:
GLDD intends to begin work at the northern beaches and progress southwardly, ensuring a systematic and comprehensive beach fill process.
Stay tuned for further updates as Stone Harbor’s Beach Fill Project continues!
May 10, 2022
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company, along with the Army Corps of Engineers is making significant progress with the Beach Replenishment project. According to the latest reports, the Avalon portion of the beach fill is expected to be finished by the evening of May 11th or the morning of May 12th.
Currently, the contractor is working on completing the pipeline which comes ashore in the area of Stone Harbor’ s 90th Street beach to the location of the booster pump, which is approximately 17,600 feet away. The booster pump will be located approximately a half-mile offshore, located at 31st Street.
After the sand pumping to Avalon is complete, the dredge will head to Cape May for preventive maintenance. Meanwhile, grading and de-mobilizing will continue in Avalon, and preparations will be made for mobilizing to Stone Harbor.
The project team is still anticipating a start date of May 21st for the Stone Harbor portion of the beach replenishment project. With this progress, the Borough of Stone Harbor can look forward to an improved beach experience for its residents and visitors this summer.
May 3, 2023
The Dredge Texas, which had to weather the storms in Cape May Harbor over the past weekend, has resumed pumping sand onto Avalon’s beaches. The dredge was towed back into position at 1 am this morning, and by 9 am, the beach replenishment project was once again underway. The Avalon project is expected to last at least another week before the contractor moves into Stone Harbor.
However, due to the recent delay caused by the storms, the full impact on the project’s timeline is still being evaluated, and an exact start date for Stone Harbor is yet to be determined. According to officials, it is safe to assume that the project will not start before May 20.
As the contractor continues pipe installation work in Stone Harbor, beachgoers and surfers are cautioned to be careful around their work crews. Additionally, off-season swimmers and surfers are being warned not to use the waters between 89th and 92nd streets, where the subline pipeline has surfaced on the beaches.
Stay tuned for further updates on this ongoing beach replenishment project in Avalon and Stone Harbor.
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