Beach Renourishing Update from the City of Myrtle Beach

Just got this very helpful update from the town:

Thanks for inquiring. Yes, this is a renourishment year. When finished, we%26#39;ll have a new and bigger beach to enjoy, as well as to provide additional protection from the ocean. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for the project and has hired a company to do the work.

They%26#39;ve completed Reach 3, the southern end of the Grand Strand. Latest word is that they will start on Reach 2 (Myrtle Beach proper) in mid-April and continue until the first week of July. In Myrtle Beach, the work will begin at Second Avenue Pier and then move southward to the city limits.

In June, the contractor will work on the northern section of Myrtle Beach. Currently, the plan is to start on the northern end, around 82nd Avenue, and work south to Second Avenue Pier. However, we would prefer that they work from Second Avenue Pier to the north, although we do not know whether they will accept that request.

Work will move into North Myrtle Beach (Reach 1) in early July and continue in North Myrtle Beach through mid-August. Of course, schedules are subject to Mother Nature, as well as to equipment gremlins, but the project has moved pretty quickly so far.

In fact, the work moves quickly on the beach, too, at a rate of 500 to 1,000 feet a day. The contractor does work around the clock, so the beach in front of a particular location may be in accessible for a day or so, until the project moves on. A short walk to the north or south, though, will get you around the project. Of course, many people enjoy watching the work, which is pretty fascinating.

I hope this information is helpful.

Thanks again,

Mark Kruea

Public Information Officer

City of Myrtle Beach

Beach Renourishing Update from the City of Myrtle Beach

Hi Gold Wine Lover,

Would you know which area of Myrtle Beach the Beach Colony Resort (5308 N. Ocean Blvd.) is in? I%26#39;m trying to figure out when that area will be renourished. I will be vacationing there at the end of August with a large group and would really appreciate any info. on the area where were staying at. Thanks in advance!

Beach Renourishing Update from the City of Myrtle Beach

Reading a couple of boards. Letters from City of MB, Chamber of Commerce and Corps of Engineers have been posted. I don%26#39;t think any of them are on same page.

Probably typed out form leters and didn%26#39;t change the information as project progressed.

Think it was Corps of Engineers letter that had NMB phase starting late August. City letter has them finished up there in August. Chamber of Commerce acts like it isn%26#39;t happening.

Reports from locals and recent visitors have said they are in North end of MB and working south. To add to the confusion it sounds like there might be some storm drain work being done. People are seeing that and reporting it as renourishment project.

I feel safe with our May Garden City trip. August trip in Ocean Drive......Keeping fingers crossed. Will make best of what ever good Lord decides I get this year.......

I have reservations at sandy beach resort, which is located 201 S. Ocean Blvd, the last week of June. Does anyone have an idea when they will be working in that area?

Thanks

Thanks Pop2748 for your reply, we%26#39;ll have to keep our fingers crossed %26amp; maybe have a back-up plan! Thanks again!

I%26#39;ll be at the Palms 4/11. Looks like I%26#39;ll be in the middle of it.

The letter says:

Reach 2 (Myrtle Beach proper)in mid april until the first week of July.

Where is that ???

Anyone know ??

Thanks,

Valerie

I read somewhere on here that work in MB will begin in ';mid-April'; at the Second Avenue Pier and move southward.

Here is a map of where the reaches are, as previously posted my another member.

www.sac.usace.army.mil/鈥?/p>

It is also helpful for you to go to mapquest and type in your hotel/resort address to see how the streets run. It may help you guesstimate.

We are staying at Compass Cove in August... will this affect us in that area???? Thanks : )

We are thinking about comming to MB the first week of August. Now I%26#39;m wondering what area we should visit or avoid.

I have never been to MB and dont want a bad vacation.

Thanks!