News Release

Beach Renourishment Phases 1 & 2 Project Update 22

Construction activities in Palmetto Dunes area

January 9, 2026

This Week's Progress (January 2-9, 2026)

Marinex Construction continued pumping operations, placing over 92,000 cubic yards of sand in the central part of the island, including beach areas along Palmetto Dunes. Work is progressing south.

Cape Romain Contractors resumed work on the breakwater structures at Pine Island Beach on Jan. 3, after a brief holiday pause. This project will take several months to finish. Pine Island Beach remains closed during this phase.

Looking Ahead (January 10-16, 2026)

Marinex Construction will continue working on a portion of the central Island beach in the Palmetto Dunes area and begin mobilizing approximately 18,000 feet of pipe to secure sand from Gaskin Banks.

Cape Romain Contractors will continue working on the breakwater structures at Pine Island Beach, weather permitting.

Early January 2026

The beach tilling at Fish Haul and the Heel will commence in early January. Once the tilling is complete, the sidewalk will be repaired at Fish Haul. Once that is done the project at these portions of the beach will be complete.

Please be mindful of the following:

• Portions of Islanders' Beach Park will be closed to vehicular traffic and parking from now through the duration of the beach renourishment project. The public is advised to observe and follow all posted caution signs during the work period.
• Only those residents whose vehicles are registered with a Town-issued beach parking permits are authorized to park in the remaining available, non-metered spaces.
• Alternative nearby beach access and parking is available at Folly Field and Driessen Beach parks, and the Burkes Beach Road access.

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• Follow the project on our 2025 Beach Renourishment Progress Tracker.
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Thank you for your patience and support as we work together to enhance and preserve the beauty of our island's shoreline!