The Army Corps of Engineers announced that it has awarded a $19.5 million contract to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company to rebuild Ocean City's north-end beaches with 1.6 million cubic yards of sand. The project area will extend from Seaspray Beach to 12th Street, and work is expected to begin in July. This is the 11th renourishment project for the north end of Ocean City since our 50-year agreement with the Army Corps began in the early 1990s. (Photo above is a file photo from last project.)


LATEST UPDATE

The contract has been awarded, but a projected timeline and daily updates will be available only after a preconstruction meeting to be held in June 2026.

 PROJECT FACTS 

 When: Summer 2026

 Where: Beaches between Ocean City's terminal groin near Seaview Road and the area around 12th Street

 Who: Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company is the contractor for the job.

 What: Ocean City beaches will receive 1.6 million cubic yards of sand to rebuild eroded beaches.

 Why: The projects are designed to protect coastal property. 

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