Ocean City Beaches To Get Replenishment This Year

OCEAN CITY, NJ — Ocean City has been designated as the first in line for a beach replenishment project this year, Mayor Jay A. Gillian announced. This decision follows ongoing efforts with federal and state partners to secure funding for the north-end beaches.

Congressman Jeff Van Drew and Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle visited Ocean City to share the news. They indicated that a source of short-term funding has been identified, with work potentially beginning within months. Van Drew is also sponsoring bipartisan legislation aimed at establishing a permanent funding source for coastline protection across the nation.

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Gillian expressed gratitude to Van Drew and Telle for their advocacy on behalf of shore towns. He said he looks forward to collaborating with the Army Corps of Engineers and the state Department of Environmental Protection on the project. The mayor noted that the ongoing Army Corps beach replenishment program is vital for safeguarding lives, property, and the local economy.

Further updates on the funding, design, and construction timeline will be provided as more information becomes available. In the interim, Ocean City is continuing to harvest and stockpile sand. This preparation aims to address eroded beaches along the Boardwalk after winter and early-spring storms. The city anticipates being ready for the summer season.