Outer Banks Beach Nourishment Schedules

Outer Banks Beach Nourishment

Projected 2017 Beach Nourishment Schedules*

Outer Banks Beach Nourishment

*This information is not binding and is meant to provide estimated construction times for planning purposes. The beach nourishment start dates are subject to change. This information will be updated as new information becomes available. Please keep in mind that mobilization operations, including laying subline and assembling land based machinery, will begin approximately one month prior to construction to be ready once the dredge is on site.

What is beach nourishment?

Beach nourishment is the process of pumping sand onto an eroding shoreline to widen the existing beach. Sources of sand may include a nearby sandbar, a dredged source such as an inlet or waterway, or an offshore borrow site along the ocean floor. The widened shoreline provides increased defense from coastal storms and beach erosion protecting property, communities and infrastructure located along the shoreline.

Current Beach Nourishment Project Updates

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Hatteras Island – Buxton

2.9 miles of shoreline from the “Haulover” north of Buxton to the oceanfront groin at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.

April 24, 2017 Update

Weeks Marine, the contractor for the Buxton beach nourishment project, plans to begin mobilizing equipment and pipes in early May. Equipment and pipes will be stored near the south end of the project area at the decommissioned US Coast Guard Base.

The first day of pumping sand is anticipated to be around May 21. The starting point for the project, where the offshore pipes connect with the onshore pipes, will be located at the oceanfront approximately 1000 feet north of the northern boundary of the village of Buxton. Weeks Marine is coordinating with the National Park Service to finalize their plan regarding whether pumping will initially proceed to the north or to the south.  The whole project is expected to be completed within 90 days under normal conditions – approximately 55 days for the project area north of the starting point and approximately 35 days for the southern portion
 

Town of Duck

Click here for more information about the project in the Town of Duck.
1.7 miles of shoreline, from Oyster Catcher Lane to the Army Corps of Engineers Field Research Facility
 

Town of Kitty Hawk

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3.58 miles of shoreline, from the Southern Shores to Kill Devil Hills town lines
 

Town of Kill Devil Hills

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2.6 miles of shoreline, from the Kitty Hawk town line to Prospect Avenue
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Town of Southern Shores

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2,500 feet of shoreline, from the Kitty Hawk town line to 44 Ocean Boulevard – Map
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Outer Banks Real Estate Report – March 2017 MLS

Outer Banks Real Estate Report – March 2017 MLS

Outer Banks Real Estate Report – March 2017 MLS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outer Banks Real Estate Report – March 2017 MLS Summary

  • Sales – Overall sales, which had increased slightly during the first two months of 2017, jumped 13%with this report with residential property sales up a whopping 22%; however, it should be noted that lot / land sales are down 11% and commercial sales are down 67%.
  • Under Contract – In February’s report, the MLS reported that the number of units that were placed under contract was up 11% to 367 units. In March, the number of units that were listed as being under contract jumped 22% to 451 units. The MLS has not had this many under contract listings in two years. Sales should be impressive with the April report.
  • Inventory – Overall inventory continues to decline – down 14% over the last 12 months. Residential property inventory is down by 14%, lots / land inventory is down by 12% and commercial inventory is down by 14%.
  • Distressed Property – Destressed properties continue to amaze the MLS with sales up 21% in 2017. Again, the total volume sold is down 5% and the average sale price is down 4% but the median sale price is up 54%. The jump in median sale price can be directly attributed to the sale of one high priced oceanfront home.
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