SURF CITY, N.C. (WRMT) — A project to protect the beach from severe storms in the town of Surf City is getting another $1 million in funding.
According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District, the funding is from the Disaster Relief Act (DRA) to complete a reevaluation report for the Surf City Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) project.
“This report will reassess the project’s feasibility, considering factors such as updated planning criteria, environmental impacts, and cost-benefit analysis,” a Surf City announcement states. “The GRR is expected to be completed within a year.”
Once the report is complete, the army will submit its own report for approval. If approved and authorized, then the construction phase of the project can move forward.
“Due to the withdrawal of North Topsail Beach from the overall plan, the GRR and additional authorizations became necessary for Surf City to move forward with the project, which has been long awaited for the Town,” the announcement continues.
You can get updates on the town’s website.
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