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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Months-long project along the Grand Strand is finished

South Carolina Public Radio | By SC Public Radio Staff

Published August 18, 2026 at 9:36 AM EDT

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Construction activities continue during the Grand Strand Renourishment project in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Jan. 22, 2026, during a site visit by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District. In December 2024, the Charleston District awarded a contract to Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company to place approximately two million cubic yards of sand—equivalent to 200,000 dump trucks—along 26 miles of Myrtle Beach. Construction began on the northern end of North Myrtle Beach in December 20

The final phase of a project aimed at strengthening the coast line is complete.

The months-long Grand Strand Renourishment project is complete.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said the coast now has a stronger first line of defense against major storms. Crews finished work this weekend after placing more than 1,000,000 cubic yards of sand across nearly 28 miles of coastline.

The project spanned North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, and Garden City. The newly widened beaches are designed to protect coastal communities and support the local tourism economy.

All sections of the beach are now fully reopened to the public.