Isle of Palms 2026 Offshore Beach Renourishment

Project overview

A three-reach offshore beach renourishment project placing up to 2.5 million cubic yards of sand along 19,200 linear feet and constructing a protective dune and berm.

Scope

1.7 million cubic yards on the north end and 800,000 cubic yards on the south end; dune and berm construction; offshore borrow site about two miles southeast of the island pier.

Project type

Beach renourishment and coastal flood resilience

Reported investment / scope

$22,389,508 total project cost

Funding sources

City of Isle of Palms 64%; Wild Dunes Community Association 36%; includes a $1.5 million South Carolina state grant for Reach 3

Delivery method

Dredging and beach placement in three reaches

Organizations involved

Owner / developer

City of Isle of Palms

Developer

Not available

Engineering firm / architect

Not available

General contractor / construction manager

Marinex

EPC contractor

Not available

Technology / equipment providers

Not available

Financial sponsor

Not available

Other recorded participants

City of Isle of Palms; Wild Dunes Community Association; State of South Carolina; Marinex

Business opportunities

Not verified

Current procurement record

Not available

Upcoming procurement

Not available

Contract / package value

Not available

Supplier / subcontractor opportunities

Not available

Workforce requirements

Not available

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Timeline & key dates

Expected procurement

Not available

Construction start

2026-07-27 pumping began in Reach 1

Estimated completion

2026-12-15 planned demobilization

Dated milestones

2026-07-27: Reach 1 pumping began.
2026-08-30: Reach 1 completed.
2026-08-31: Reach 2 pumping began.
Mid-October 2026: Reach 2 target.
2026-11-01: Reach 3 pumping target.
2026-12-15: Planned demobilization.

Permitting

Not available

Recent project updates

2026-09-28: Dredging resumed after weather and engine repairs; approximately 12,000 cubic yards moved into Reach 2, which remained on track for mid-October.
2026-09-30: Added to Project Atlas.

Challenges / risks

Offshore weather and dredge maintenance have temporarily interrupted production, but the city said Reach 2 remained on schedule as of September 28.

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Additional project record

Project status: The City of Isle of Palms is placing up to 2.5 million cubic yards of offshore sand along 19,200 feet of beach in three reaches, building a dune and berm system.

Why it matters: The work is designed to reduce erosion, storm-surge and flooding exposure while protecting public infrastructure, recreation and coastal habitat.

Latest verified development: The city reported on September 28, 2026 that dredging had resumed after bad weather and repairs, with roughly 12,000 cubic yards moved that day into Reach 2. Reach 2 remained on track for mid-October.

Official source: City of Isle of Palms project page and September 28 update. Source reviewed September 30, 2026.