News Release

Town of Hilton Head Island provides update to beach renourishment schedule, announces contractor

Staging, mobilization to begin in July, Phase I project work to begin in August

May 16, 2025

The Town of Hilton Head Island has announced that Marinex Construction Company, Inc. is the selected contractor for its upcoming beach renourishment project. Pending final approvals, the preliminary schedule has been updated. The following timeline may be subject to change depending on external factors beyond the Town's control:

• Phase I - Port Royal (the Heel), Fish Haul and Pine Island.
  • Contractor mobilizes in July 2025.
  • Work begins in August 2025 at Pine Island.
  • Work completed November 2025 at The Heel/Port Royal.
• Phase II - Central Island, South Island and South Beach.
  • Work begins in November 2025 at the north end of Central Island beach.
  • Work completed May 2026 at the south end of South Beach.
• Phase III - Pine Island Breakwater Structures.
  • To be determined - anticipated in 2026.

As the Town and contractor continue to coordinate over the next 30 days, additional details regarding the project schedule and location will be made available. 

Most beachgoers will not notice the construction and Hilton Head Island beaches will remain open. Beach renourishment is a moving work zone process occupying approximately 1,000 feet of the beach meaning only 2 percent of the beach, or about 300 feet, will be renourished each day. Temporary beach access ramps and clear signage will direct beachgoers to open areas of the beach. As soon as an active site is completed, the equipment will move down the beach and the newly renourished section will open.

Renourishment replaces sand lost to natural erosion and maintains a wide beach to ensure the health of the shoreline. A wider beach safeguards a natural environment for endangered sea turtles and shore birds, and provides extended storm protection for homes, villas and businesses. It also allows beachgoers to spread out, ride bikes and bask in the sun.

Funding for the projected $47.5 million investment in the island’s beaches comes from the Town’s Beach Preservation Fund, which includes a portion of accommodations tax dollars.

In the coming months, the community can follow progress on beach renourishment with daily location updates, an interactive map, photos, FAQs, and more:

• Visit the website at https://hiltonheadislandsc.gov/beachrenourish2025/
• Sign Up: Get email and text notifications through the Town’s free e-subscription service at https://hiltonheadislandsc.gov. Click subscribe & select “Beach Renourishment Project Updates” under topic categories.
• Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/townofhhi

For more information regarding beach renourishment, please reach out to communications@hiltonheadislandsc.gov.