DNREC is nearing the completion of an emergency dredging and beach nourishment project on the north side of the Indian River Inlet. The state-funded project has added 500,000 cubic yards of sand to the beach, creating a dune that is 25 feet wide and 6 to 8 feet high. This is 100,000 cubic yards more than originally planned, after the beach was severely eroded by storms last year. The next phase of the project, to be carried out by the Army Corps of Engineers, will add another 300,000 cubic yards to further widen the beach. DNREC Secretary Greg Patterson hopes this will provide protection against storms and safeguard Route 1, a key transportation link, for the next six to eight years. The work already done has been effective in handling winter storms, and the project is expected to be fully completed by the end of the year. Overall, the project aims to strengthen the beach, protect against erosion, and ensure the safety and resilience of the area against future natural disasters.
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