USACE to Restore Hancock County Coastline with $77M Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is set to begin a $77 million project to restore eight miles of Hancock County's coastline, starting in Q3 2026. This initiative aims to enhance coastal resilience and restore the area impacted by Hurricane Katrina, contributing to long-term ecological and economic stability.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will initiate the Coastwide Beach and Dune Ecosystem Restoration Project in Hancock County, Mississippi, with construction expected to start in the third quarter of 2026.
AI-curated by TheiaThis $77 million project, funded by the 2022 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, aims to restore approximately eight miles of coastline by placing 300,000 cubic yards of sand and installing 170,000 native plants to stabilize dunes. The contract for this project is set to be awarded in the second quarter of 2026, with completion anticipated within one year. This effort is part of a broader multi-agency initiative that has been ongoing since Hurricane Katrina, addressing the region's vulnerability and enhancing community resilience against future storms.
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