Atlantic City begins beach replenishment project to combat erosion and boost tourism

Atlantic City is starting a beach replenishment project to address erosion that has affected local casinos and tourism. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will add 1.2 million cubic yards of sand to the shoreline, which is expected to be completed in two to four months. This project comes after a two-year gap in beach replenishment, with the last effort in 2020. Funding of $38.2 million was approved this year, but it arrived too late for the summer season, impacting local businesses. The replenishment will focus on the heavily eroded north end of Atlantic City and include nearby towns. Additional repairs will be made to dunes and access paths in Ventnor, Margate, and Longport.