Beach Renourishment Efforts Underway In Westhampton Beach

WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY — Beach renourishment efforts have commenced along the ocean side of Dune Road in Westhampton Beach.

According to Rep. Lee Zeldin, the project provides for a protective beach berm and dune, affording protection for Westhampton Beach west of Groin 15 and affected mainland communities of Moriches Bay.

On Sept. 30, the renourishment contract for the project was awarded to Weeks Marine at a cost of $22.3 million; the cost is 65% federally funded and 35% state funded — and work on relocating an estimated 1.2 million cubic yards of sand began on November 25, Zeldin said.

“With our congressional district nearly completely surrounded by water, our area’s infrastructure includes our maritime infrastructure, and ensuring its integrity is vital to protecting our communities,” Zeldin said. “This latest beach renourishment in Westhampton Beach is great news for those along the barrier island and the communities that line Moriches Bay, providing a protective berm and dune. I look forward to continuing to work with the Army Corps under the leadership of New York Commander Colonel Asbery as they continue to protect and bolster our maritime infrastructure.”