City Announces the Start of the Beach Sand Project Pre-Construction Mobilization

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has advised the City that the USACE and their contractors, Manson Construction, will begin the process of restoring the City’s beach beginning as soon as Monday December 4, 2023.  The sandy beach functions as critical, natural infrastructure and is an important public recreational amenity requiring regular maintenance to perform optimally. 

The first deliveries of sand are anticipated to arrive as early as Mid-December and are dependent on the schedule and timing of San Clemente + USACE beach sand project.  Before the sand can be delivered, the USACE and their contractors need to get the dredge pipeline into place.  The pipeline will be located in the water and partially onto the beach so that the dredge can connect to this pipeline and deliver sand.  This pre-construction effort will last about one day and will include both a small flotilla of approximately five ships and tug boats and landside mobilization of vehicles and heavy equipment to get the dredge pipeline into place at Fletcher Cove. 

Public safety is the highest priority; therefore, the beach and water will be temporarily closed in the vicinity of the dredge pipeline.  Signs will be posted regarding the temporary beach closure required to ensure people keep clear of the dredge pipeline.  The City appreciates the cooperation of the community while we restore our highly valued public beaches.