News Release

Beach Renourishment Phase 1 Project Update 12

Construction activities at Pine Island, Port Royal and Islanders Beach Park

October 24, 2025

This Week's Progress (October 18-24)

Marinex Construction finished pumping sand onto Pine Island beach, expanding the shoreline with more than 194,600 cubic yards of new sand.

Looking Ahead (October 25-31)

On Saturday, Cape Romain Contractors will start the second part of work at Pine Island - installation of breakwater structures. This will take several months to complete. The Pine Island beach will remain closed during this final stage of work.

Marinex will also start demobilizing equipment from Pine Island and getting ready for the next leg of Phase 1 beach renourishment work - specifically, the Port Royal Sound shoreline, also known as the heel. Here's what you can expect during the weekend:

• Crews will be moving equipment to Islanders Beach Park, which will provide the access they need for renourishment activities along the Port Royal Sound shoreline.
• Portions of Islanders' Beach Park will be closed to vehicular traffic and parking effective Saturday, October 25, 2025, and are expected to remain in place for the duration of the beach renourishment project. The public is advised to observe and follow all posted caution signs during the work period.
• The partial restriction is required to facilitate truck delivery of beach renourishment pipeline.
• 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!