Army Corps Signs $35M Deal to Rebuild Battered Jersey Shore Beaches

June 7, 2026 | nj.com

Several Jersey Shore beaches hit hardest by recent coastal storms — including some that remain closed — are set to be rebuilt before summer ends.

In recent weeks, federal officials finalized beach replenishment projects in Ocean City, Avalon, Stone Harbor, Sea Isle City and Strathmere.

The push accelerated this week when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed two contracts worth about $35.3 million to rebuild beaches in Ocean City, Avalon and Stone Harbor.

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NJ SEED: The beaches along the Jersey Shore are vital to the tourism industry, an essential part of the state’s economy. Beach replenishment, though controversial in some quarters, is needed and necessary.