Check OCNJ Daily for updates and photos of the Ocean City beach replenishment project for 2015 in the south end between 37th and 59th Streets.
DATE: Saturday, June 13
PROGRESS: In an update on Friday, the Army Corps of Engineers said, “It is estimated that the dredge will return in mid-July.” The dredge “Liberty Island” is in Norfolk Shipyard for repairs.
Work stopped on Saturday (May 30) due to an engine problem on the hopper dredge that has been pumping new sand onto the beaches since mid-April. At the time, it was announced that the project would be on hold for 6 to 8 weeks.
The pipeline has been removed and all beaches in Ocean City remain open during the standstill. Some equipment is stored at the back the beach at 55th Street.
The first two phases of the project (from 42nd Street to 37th Street, then from 42nd Street to 47th Street) are complete.
WHAT’S NEXT: The project will proceed from 52nd Street to 47th Street, then from 55th to 59th (target date for completion is Sept. 9).
READ MORE: Ocean City NJ Beach Replenishment 2015 Daily Update
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