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Surf City Coastline Project Finally Greenlit | Wilmington News
Surf City’s long-awaited beach nourishment project is finally moving forward, thanks to federal funding from the 2019 Disaster Relief Act and a partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. After years of planning and delays—including North Topsail Beach pulling out in 2021—construction is set to begin soon, with bids expected to follow. The six-mile shoreline will be fortified with new dunes and a 50-foot-wide berm to shield against future storms. Congressman David Rouzer has championed the effort, even securing legislative language to accelerate progress. With proposed legislation…
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