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Ocean City Beach Rebuild in Progress | Philadelphia News
Ocean City’s beaches are undergoing a massive $19.5 million sand replenishment project to combat erosion and protect coastal homes from future storms—though it means temporary closures and some beachgoer headaches. A rolling 1,000-foot stretch is off-limits, and a 5,000-foot pipe brings in sand from the Great Egg Harbor Inlet. While inconvenient during peak season, early results are stunning: wider, more resilient shores that locals and visitors are raving about. The Army Corps of Engineers is on track to finish by September, with similar projects planned for Strathmere, Avalon, and Stone…
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