A New Beach in the North End of Avalon

Published on Tuesday, June 23, 2009

(Avalon, NJ) - A major beach replenishment project in Avalon’s north end concluded on Thursday, June 18th. The new beach fill results in both a protective and recreational beach for residents and visitors.



“We are happy to report that there were no significant problems associated with this beach fill project,” said Avalon Engineer Thomas Thornton of Hatch Mott MacDonald. “This beach fill was successful, and all truck deliveries will end today (June 18th). By the end of the day Friday all cleanup will have been completed and all heavy equipment associated with the project have been removed.“



Avalon conducted a two-part beach fill project that began on April 15th, and concluded on June 18th. The first phase of the beach fill was done by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, which trucked in 140,000 tons of fresh sand to the beachfront between 9th Street and 18th Street. The second phase was conducted by the Borough itself, resulting in approximately 56,000 tons of additional sand that was placed on the beaches between 10th Street and 16th Street.



The new beach in the north end of Avalon has been graded to provide a “user friendly” beach. Sand was trucked in to Avalon four days a week on a schedule of Monday through Thursday. No additional beach fills are planned this summer in Avalon.



“We really appreciate the community being very tolerant, and supportive, of this beach project,” Thornton said. “No one ever wants trucks and heavy equipment coming into their town for a two-month period. The good news is the project is a major success, and residents and visitors will be able to enjoy the new beachfront for the summer. And, Avalon’s north end now has a first line of defense as we enter hurricane season and anticipate the upcoming fall storm season.“



All beach paths are being reopened now that the project has concluded.