Town of Palm Beach Alerts and News Releases
Town Launches Beach Renourishment Projects for 2025
The Town of Palm Beach is launching a significant coastal restoration effort as part of its overall Coastal Management Plan, with its first project beginning this week. Approximately 750,000 cubic yards of sand will be dredged offshore and placed on the beach in Reach 7, and over 20,000 cubic yards of this sand will be trucked to Reaches 8 and 9 to rebuild dunes.
“Beach renourishment projects like this one are crucial to protect property and infrastructure and provide critical habitat for sea turtles and other marine life. Our beach and dune system are our first line of defense in sustaining our island for the future,” explained Melissa Ceriale, Chairman of the Town of Palm Beach Shore Protection Board. “Fortunately, the Town has a history of being forward-thinking, proactive, and innovative in protecting homes and beaches today and for future generations.”
The Coastal Management Plan provides a strategic framework for implementing beach renourishment projects and other measures to combat erosion. Beach renourishment is essential for protecting our coastline, enhancing recreational opportunities, and supporting local businesses. Coastal projects minimize erosion and improve beach aesthetics, ensuring a safe environment for residents and visitors.
The Phipps project, part of the Coastal Management Plan, will take approximately ten weeks in 2025. For the Phipps project, sand will be supplied from an offshore borrow area and pumped through pipes to the beach, where it is spread and shaped by heavy machinery. During the project, a stockpile of sand will be generated from the dredging of the offshore borrow areas. This material will then be transported by trucks and used to rebuild dunes.
Beach renourishment will occur from Phipps Ocean Park to the Ambassador Hotel, and dunes will be rebuilt from Sloan’s Curve to Phipps Ocean Park and Lake Worth Beach to Lantana Municipal Beach.
The Town will also construct a sand forepassing project in Reaches 1 and 2 in early 2025 ahead of the United States Army Corps of Engineers dredging of the Lake Worth Inlet.
Residents and visitors will continue to have access to the beach while the project is ongoing and can enjoy the beach on the ocean side of the pipeline in areas that are not active construction zones. The portion of the beach under active construction may be temporarily closed to ensure public safety. Sand ramps will be installed over the shore pipe, where practical, to allow safe bypass of heavy equipment.
Turtles and their nests are significant considerations in the Town’s beach renourishment plans. The timing of the Phipps project avoids turtle nesting and hatching seasons. Throughout the project, continuous monitoring ensures any impacts on sea turtle populations are minimized.
“We urge residents to learn more about this particular project and all of the projects included in our comprehensive Coastal Management Plan,” said Ceriale. “We all have a stake in being vigilant stewards and protecting our piece of paradise.”
To learn more about the Town’s Coastal Beach Management Plan, project updates, and details about beach closures, visit the Coastal Protection webpage of the Town’s website at www.townofpalmbeach.com.
“Beach renourishment projects like this one are crucial to protect property and infrastructure and provide critical habitat for sea turtles and other marine life. Our beach and dune system are our first line of defense in sustaining our island for the future,” explained Melissa Ceriale, Chairman of the Town of Palm Beach Shore Protection Board. “Fortunately, the Town has a history of being forward-thinking, proactive, and innovative in protecting homes and beaches today and for future generations.”
The Coastal Management Plan provides a strategic framework for implementing beach renourishment projects and other measures to combat erosion. Beach renourishment is essential for protecting our coastline, enhancing recreational opportunities, and supporting local businesses. Coastal projects minimize erosion and improve beach aesthetics, ensuring a safe environment for residents and visitors.
The Phipps project, part of the Coastal Management Plan, will take approximately ten weeks in 2025. For the Phipps project, sand will be supplied from an offshore borrow area and pumped through pipes to the beach, where it is spread and shaped by heavy machinery. During the project, a stockpile of sand will be generated from the dredging of the offshore borrow areas. This material will then be transported by trucks and used to rebuild dunes.
Beach renourishment will occur from Phipps Ocean Park to the Ambassador Hotel, and dunes will be rebuilt from Sloan’s Curve to Phipps Ocean Park and Lake Worth Beach to Lantana Municipal Beach.
The Town will also construct a sand forepassing project in Reaches 1 and 2 in early 2025 ahead of the United States Army Corps of Engineers dredging of the Lake Worth Inlet.
Residents and visitors will continue to have access to the beach while the project is ongoing and can enjoy the beach on the ocean side of the pipeline in areas that are not active construction zones. The portion of the beach under active construction may be temporarily closed to ensure public safety. Sand ramps will be installed over the shore pipe, where practical, to allow safe bypass of heavy equipment.
Turtles and their nests are significant considerations in the Town’s beach renourishment plans. The timing of the Phipps project avoids turtle nesting and hatching seasons. Throughout the project, continuous monitoring ensures any impacts on sea turtle populations are minimized.
“We urge residents to learn more about this particular project and all of the projects included in our comprehensive Coastal Management Plan,” said Ceriale. “We all have a stake in being vigilant stewards and protecting our piece of paradise.”
To learn more about the Town’s Coastal Beach Management Plan, project updates, and details about beach closures, visit the Coastal Protection webpage of the Town’s website at www.townofpalmbeach.com.