Long Beach Island is an 18-mile barrier island in southern Ocean County, New Jersey. This area regularly suffers damages from coastal storms, hurricanes and northeasters. Our project is designed to reduce erosion and property damages associated with these events.

A Feasibility Report Completed in September of 1999 recommended Beachfill with periodic nourishment to reduce potential hurricane and storm damages for the island. The project will construct a Dune with a top elevation 22 feet above sea level with a 300-400 foot wide berm, depending on the location of the beach on the island, at an elevation of 8 feet above sea level. Approximately 11,000,000 cubic yards of sand will be placed during the initial construction. A periodic nourishment cycle will contribute an additional 2,000,000 cubic yards every 7 years.

Communities participating in the initial construction include: Harvey Cedars, Surf City, Ship Bottom, Beach Haven and Long Beach Township. Long Beach Township consists of: Loveladies, North Beach, Brant Beach, Beach Haven Crest, Brighton Beach, Peahala Park, Beach Haven Park, Haven Beach, Beach Haven Terrace, Beach Haven Gardens, Spray Beach, North Beach Haven, Beach Haven Heights, Beach Haven Inlet and Holgate.