Two million cubic yards of material — the equivalent of 200,000 dump trucks — are headed to Grand Strand beaches to restore coastal erosion in North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach and Garden City.
Beach renourishments are necessary every seven to 10 years to minimize storm damage and protect wildlife. Since the last renourishment project was completed in 2018, Grand Strand beaches were eroded by Hurricane Ian in 2022 and Hurricane Debby in 2024.
While an official start date and detailed timeline haven’t been released, the $72 million project funded by the United States Army Corps of Engineers is expected to start this spring and take about 18 months to complete…