Coastal Storm Pauses Beach Nourishment Project in Eastern North Carolina
What happened
The Buxton beach nourishment project in Eastern North Carolina has been temporarily paused due to a strong, slow-moving coastal storm. The project involves placing approximately 2 million cubic yards of sand along the shoreline. Only Liberty Island is expected to return after the storm to place about 250,000 cubic yards of sand. The project, which began in early August, is now expected to finish in the first week of October, later than the original September 30 deadline.
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Why it matters
The temporary suspension of the beach nourishment project affects the timeline for the construction of a stronger sand shoreline in Eastern North Carolina. The project involves placing approximately 2 million cubic yards of sand along the shoreline.
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Who's involved
- Eastern North CarolinaGeographic region where the beach nourishment project is taking place.
- North Carolina Department of TransportationGovernment agency whose operational mandates are tied to the region's needs.
- FranResearcher whose work was impacted by the region's weather.
- AmericanAutomobile manufacturer whose operational base is located in the region.
- North CarolinaState containing the geographic region of the project.
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The entities involved
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Eastern North Carolina
geographic region of the U.S. state of North Carolina