GALVESTON — A large-scale effort to restore sand to Galveston’s eroding west end beaches begins Monday, October 6, with a joint project led by the City of Galveston, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Texas General Land Office, and the Galveston Park Board of Trustees.

Crews will spend several weeks setting up equipment and laying the pipelines needed to move sand onto the shoreline. Actual sand placement is expected to begin later in October. The project will add nearly two miles of new sand to the beach, aiming to combat years of erosion and protect the island’s coastline.

As work gets underway, Beach Access Point 10 — also known as Hershey Beach — will be closed starting October 6 and will remain off-limits through the end of the year. Barricades, fencing, and signage will be in place, and only authorized workers will be allowed in the construction zone.

To make up for the temporary closure, the city says it will open 300 feet of vehicular beach access at Access Point 13 (Pocket Park 3).

Officials say they appreciate residents’ patience during the project, which is considered an important investment in Galveston’s shoreline.

More background on the project is available through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: https://www.swg.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4244550/usace-glo-city-of-galveston-announce-beach-nourishment-project/

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