Nourishment Pumping PAUSED.
Check out the latest Buxton Beach Re-nourishment Update VIDEO for Saturday August 19, 2017 by Jan Dawson at Cape Hatteras Motel
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Nourishment ON again … look at that wide beach!
Check out the latest Buxton Beach Re-nourishment Update VIDEO for Friday August 18, 2017 by Jan Dawson at Cape Hatteras Motel
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Thursday, August 17, 2017 1:15 p.m.
The cutterhead dredge C.R. McCaskill resumed pumping Wednesday afternoon around 3 p.m. Work in the section of beach just north of the subline has been completed. Weeks Marine will grade the newly nourished beach and open it to the public later this afternoon.
Also this afternoon, crews will flip the pipeline and begin working south towards the village of Buxton. It is expected to take 20 to 24 days of full pumping production to finish the south side of the project from the current landing point.
As work moves through Buxton, beach goers in the project area are advised to use caution, stay out of marked off work zones, and adhere to instructions and signs posted by construction crews on site.
As reported previously, a second subline for a hopper dredge was installed last Friday approximately 5,000 feet north of the existing subline; however, the arrival of a second dredge was delayed. Weeks Marine estimates that the hopper dredge R.N. Weeks should arrive and be able to start pumping sand in the second week of September.
At this point, approximately one third of the project has been completed.
The project map will be updated later today, once the new construction zone is designated.
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Tuesday, August 15, 2017 12:00 p.m.
Weeks Marine has worked intermittently over the last few days, as marine conditions allowed. With Hurricane Gert forecasted to pass offshore, high waves are expected today and tomorrow. Weeks Marine is closely monitoring the weather. Once work resumes, work will continue in the section of beach just north of Buxton for approximately twenty four hours of pumping and then work will proceed south from the subline towards the village of Buxton.
The second subline for a hopper dredge was laid on Friday, August 11 approximately 5,000 feet north of the original subline. The arrival of a hopper dredge has been delayed and the anticipated arrival date will be announced once the updated mobilization plan has been determined.
To view the project map, click here.
The next update will be issued when pumping of sand resumes.
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Thursday, August 10, 2017 2:00 p.m.
Weeks Marine resumed pumping sand this morning around 9:30 after two days of being shut down due to weather. The current marine forecast looks favorable for pumping the next several days.
The cutterhead dredge McCaskill will work on filling a 900-foot section of beach just north of Buxton during the next five days of pumping and will then proceed south through the village of Buxton.
In the meantime, Weeks Marine will be setting up a second subline approximately 5,000 ft north of the current subline. A second dredge – a hopper dredge – is scheduled to arrive in Buxton next week, weather permitting. Once the second dredge arrives and passes the Army Corps’ on-site pre-dredging inspection, pumping will start from the newly placed northern subline and proceed south.
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August 7, 2017 3:30 pm
Coastal Science and Engineering (CSE), project manager for the Buxton Beach Nourishment Project, provided a detailed update at the Dare County Board of Commissioners’ meeting on Monday morning, August 7. CSE discussed production improvement measures that are being considered to expedite construction. They reported that Weeks Marine is hoping to bring a second dredge and will work through inspections and other requirements in an effort to bring the ‘B.E. Lindham’ hopper dredge on site in the next 10 – 15 days.
To view the PowerPoint presentation from CSE, click here.
Video of the presentation will be posted on MoreBeachtoLove.com as soon as available.
The next update will be issued as soon as work on the project resumes, or sooner if updated information becomes available
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August 4, 2017 5 p.m.
Weeks Marine pumped sand steadily this morning and shut down operations just before 3 p.m. due to rising sea conditions.
With the dredge shut down, Weeks Marine’s beach crew plans to disconnect the pipes in front of the Cape Hatteras Motel and grade the newly nourished beach and open it to the public. When sea conditions subside, work will proceed a short distance to the north of the current landing point to complete the section between the previous landing point and the current landing point to the full design volume. Once that section of beach is completed, pumping will resume south.
As work resumes south through the village of Buxton, remember to use caution, stay out of marked-off work zones, and adhere to instructions and signs posted by construction crews on site. Please keep in mind that schedules and plans are subject to change.
The next update will be issued when work resumes.
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OFF then ON again.
Check out the latest Buxton Beach Re-nourishment Update VIDEO for Thursday August 3, 2017 by Jan Dawson at Cape Hatteras Motel
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Buxton Beach Nourishment Update … Wednesday, August 2, 2017 … Pumping Resumed
After having to shut down pumping operations on Friday morning, July 29 due to rough sea conditions, the pumping of sand resumed this afternoon just after 4:00 p.m. Construction is moving to the south and has approached the north end of Buxton.
Rough sea conditions on Friday, August 4 may lead to another delay over the weekend, but Weeks Marine estimates that if the current forecast holds, sea conditions will allow them to work for approximately four days over the coming week.
At this point, approximately 22% of the project has been completed. Updates will be provided as additional information is available.
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Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative (CHEC) has announced that two simultaneous solutions are being executed to restore transmission service to Hatteras Island and the estimated timeline to complete repairs will range from one to two weeks. CHEC is concurrently working to expand temporary generation service to the island.
Evacuation for all visitors to Hatteras Island will remain in effect until adequate, reliable power is established to meet the demand. County officials will continue to closely monitor the progress of restoration efforts so that visitors can return to the island as soon as possible.
For updated information from CHEC regarding power restoration, visit www.chec.coop/ or their Facebook page.
Currently, Essential Personnel (Priority One), Permanent Residents & Essential Personnel for Critical Businesses (Priority Two), and Non-Resident Property Owners & Non-Resident Employees of Non-Critical Businesses (Priority Three) are allowed access to Hatteras Island with proper reentry credentials. Details regarding reentry procedures are available at darenc.com/reentry. As you approach the checkpoint north of the Bonner Bridge, please have your license, reentry pass, or tax bill readily available.
For those on Hatteras Island, it is important to remember that mandatory power and water conservation measures remain in effect. All Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative (CHEC) customers must remove air conditioning systems and hot tub heaters from the power grid by turning off system circuit breakers. In addition, mandatory water restrictions are in place prohibiting the filling of pools or hot tubs, the watering of lawns, and the watering of driveways or sidewalks for cleaning.
For any updates regarding the mandatory evacuation for Hatteras Island, visit www.darenc.com. Text “join hatteraspower” to 30890 to receive text message alerts.
