News Release

Start date for Hilton Head Island Beach Renourishment Project - Phase 1 shifts to mid-August

August 1, 2025

Marinex Construction will begin mobilizing at Fish Haul Beach Park as part of the Town of Hilton Head Island's beach renourishment project in mid-August. Marinex updated the new start date due to adverse weather and marine conditions affecting the transfer of materials and equipment from a site off the Florida Atlantic coast.

Originally, Marinex was scheduled to start construction at Fish Haul Beach Park off Mitchelville Road on August 6, 2025. Instead, mobilization is now scheduled to take place from about August 13 to September 1, 2025. Active beach renourishment construction is anticipated to start during the week of September 2, 2025, and be completed by the week of September 15, 2025, at Fish Haul. It is anticipated that Fish Haul Beach will be closed to the public for approximately five days in early September when the beach fill begins.

Despite this temporary delay, survey and pre-construction activities are ongoing, and the project team remains on track to complete the renourishment work in accordance with the contract schedule windows. "As with any project of this magnitude, we anticipate that changes may arise due to various factors. We encourage the public to stay connected with us through social media and our website for any updates regarding the beach renourishment project," said Jeff Netzinger, Director of Engineering and Public Projects for the Town.

The beach renourishment project will occur in three phases, with an anticipated completion date of May 2026. The new anticipated schedule is as follows:

Phase I

• Weeks of August 13 to September 12, 2025 - Fish Haul Beach and surrounding area
• Weeks of September 18 to October 15, 2025 - Pine Island
• Weeks of October 20 to December 17, 2025 - Port Royal (The Heel)

Phase II

• Weeks of December 17 to March 15 - Central Island, including beach areas along Palmetto Dunes
• Weeks of March 15 to May 27 - South Island and South Beach areas

Phase III

• Pine Island Breakwater Structures (Schedule to be determined)

As there are many factors that can impact the project schedule, particularly weather and marine conditions, the public is encouraged to stay updated on the project’s progress—including location schedules, an interactive map, photos, FAQs, and more. More information can be found as follows:

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

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