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The Town of Hilton Head Island is installing sand fencing along designated Atlantic Ocean and Port Royal Sound beach segments after the July beach renourishment. The fencing phase began Oct. 5, 2026, and is scheduled to finish by the end of October. Dune planting is anticipated to begin in early December and finish in spring 2027.
Work areas, identified by nearest beach markers, are Tower Beach Club to Seaside Sparrow Road (12 to 19); Coligny Beach to Shipyard/Sonesta Resort (59A to 72B); Palmetto Dunes, Captain's Walk to Armada Street (79 to 84); Singleton Beach (94 to 96.5); Burkes Beach to Bradley Beach (98 to 102); and the Fish Haul Beach Park shoreline.
Light equipment and vehicles will be used on the beaches. Current beach access routes remain open. Beachgoers should follow posted construction signs and use caution around work areas.
For more information, contact Senior Project Manager Neal Eike at NealE@hiltonheadislandsc.gov or 843-384-4711. Source: Town of Hilton Head Island, last verified Oct. 10, 2026.
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