From The Banner · Max Schaeffer · · 1m 10s
Army Corps Awards $25.7M for Ocean City Beach Restoration
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers secures $25.7M contract to restore Ocean City beaches after nor'easter damage.
In brief
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers secures $25.7M contract to restore Ocean City beaches after nor'easter damage. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $25.7 million contract for Ocean City beach renourishment to address erosion from a recent nor'easter. Originally reported by The Banner.
Contract Awarded
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Baltimore District announced Tuesday that it has awarded a $25.7 million contract for the 'renourishment' of Ocean City beaches.
Storm Damage Response
The project addresses erosion from a recent nor'easter that pulled sand from Ocean City’s beaches offshore.
Contractor Details
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co., a Houston-based contractor, will begin work in late 2026 or early 2027 and finish before next Memorial Day.
Commander Statement
Col. Francis Pera said the Corps is working with local and state partners to reduce risk after the storm caused significant beach erosion.
Sand Replenishment Plan
The project will take 982,000 cubic yards of sand from Weaver Shoal to replenish the beaches, part of routine maintenance.
Timeline and Funding
The project, jointly funded by the Corps, Maryland, and local governments, was delayed until Congress authorized funding in 2025.
The essence
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $25.7 million contract for Ocean City beach renourishment to address erosion from a recent nor'easter.
