Dredging equipment is now located offshore of Deerfield Beach and is pumping sand as part of a joint beach nourishment project between the City of Deerfield Beach and the Town of Hillsboro Beach.

The project was originally scheduled to begin in early March, but was delayed due to inclement weather. Because of this delay, the project plan has been modified so that work in Hillsboro Beach will be completed prior to moving back north into Deerfield Beach.

Work in Hillsboro Beach began this past weekend and is expected to take several weeks.

Once the Hillsboro portion is complete, the project will proceed into Deerfield Beach. The city will do its best to coordinate with the contractor so that advance notice is provided before the work in Deerfield Beach commences.

The Deerfield Beach portion should be completed in approximately 2 – 4 days. The entire project is expected to take just over a month, with operations running 24 hours a day.

ABOUT THE PROJECT
The project will include the placement of approximately 25,000 cubic yards of sand on the public beach from SE 6th Street to SE 10th Street. Not only will the project replenish an area of the beach that has eroded due to wind and storms, but it will also serve to beautify and protect the area though the installation of native dune vegetation. By partnering with the Town of Hillsboro Beach on this renourishment project, the City of Deerfield Beach is able to address its most eroded beaches in a cost effective manner.

The City of Deerfield Beach and the project contractors are committed to minimizing the impact to the public during this work. Efforts will be made to limit beach closures as long as it is safe to do so. Updates with more specific information on the construction schedule and related beach closures will be posted on this website. To receive e-mail updates on this project, sign up for “Citywide Project Updates” under E-Subscriptions. For additional questions, contact the Environmental Services Department at 954-420-5562. Hillsboro residents can visit www.townofhillsborobeach.com for regular updates on the project