The Myrtle Beach Mayor has announced several major new infrastructure projects for 2025. The most significant among them is a federally funded beach renourishment effort to restore and protect the Grand Strand’s coastline. This project is a response to severe beach erosion caused by recent hurricanes and comes with a total investment of $72 million from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Key Infrastructure Projects
Beach Renourishment:
The project will commence in North Myrtle Beach in December 2025, proceed to Myrtle Beach in February 2026, and then move on to Garden City and Surfside Beach by April 2026.
It involves placing two million cubic yards of sand along 26 miles of coastline, which is aimed at reducing storm risk and safeguarding the infrastructure behind the dunes.
The schedule is specifically designed to avoid the peak hurricane season and is expected to be completed by mid-summer 2026, pending weather and equipment availability.
Residents and visitors will be able to track the progress with real-time updates available online via the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Federal and Local Collaboration:
The renourishment is fully funded by the Army Corps and is intended to boost the resiliency and longevity of the city’s coast.
This large-scale effort underscores the city’s commitment to both environmental protection and the safeguarding of its vital tourism-driven economy.
These projects reflect a strong focus on long-term sustainability, public safety, and continued economic growth for Myrtle Beach and the surrounding region.
SOURCES
[1](https://myrtlebeachareachamber.com/grand-strand-beach-renourishment-to-begin-late-2025/)
[2](https://www.sac.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Myrtle-Beach-Renourishment/)
[3](https://www.myrtlebeachareacvb.com/news/update-to-myrtle-beach-renourishment-timeline)
[4](https://www.nmb.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1374)
[5](https://nmbpark.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1257)
