Pleasure Island to get beach re-nourishment

Not surprising, due to the path of Hurricane Florence, the beaches along Pleasure Island -- Carolina and Kure Beaches, respectively -- were significantly impacted. In fact, on our recent trip down to CB, we noticed that there is not a lot of beach remaining on the north end of the island as you approach Freeman Park.

There is good news, however. According to reports, beach re-nourishment will begin next month! Let's go to WECT:

“When Hurricane Florence came in, it changed the whole profile of the beach," Carolina Beach Mayor Joe Benson said. "Additional sound was lost and it delayed the bidding of the contract about a month.”

Benson said the Army Corp of Engineers was set to fund the project where the contract includes periodic nourishment every three years, but this project will also include additional repairs for sand lost after Hurricane Matthew in 2016, and Hurricane Florence last September.

Much of the damage to Carolina Beach after Florence occurred at the north end down Canal Drive where entire sand dunes were depleted.

“This project is much larger than the one in 2016," Benson said. "These projects are critically important to protect town infrastructure, public and private property, and the added benefit of drawing tourists and residents for recreational purposes.”

One aspect I would never of thought about is this: the beaches need to be re-nourished to help out the sea turtle population. Nesting season begins May 1.