Brevard County Beach Renourishment Project Nears Completion After Hurricane Damage

A beach renourishment project in Brevard County, Florida, is nearing completion, following damage from hurricanes in 2022. The US Army Corps of Engineers has worked over two years on the nearly $50 million project, which spans from Cape Canaveral to Indialantic and Melbourne Beach. The project aims to restore the beach, a key attraction for visitors. Completion is expected next month, but work will pause around May for sea turtle nesting season.

Published Mar 28, 2026

Brevard County's beach renourishment project, initiated due to hurricane damage in 2022, is nearing completion. The US Army Corps of Engineers has been working on the nearly $50 million project for two years, covering areas from Cape Canaveral to Indialantic and Melbourne Beach.

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A sign indicates the project will be finished next month, although work will halt around May for sea turtle nesting season. The project is essential for preserving the beach, which is vital for local tourism, despite some community complaints about access during construction.