Beach Nourishment Update, November 21, 2025
On November 13, we received bids from three dredging companies for our next beach nourishment project, which will place sand on the beach from 2919 South Virginia Dare Trail south to the town line adjacent to Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
Town staff will present the bid results to Nags Head's Board of Commissioners at its December 3 meeting. A follow-up mid-month meeting is scheduled for December 17, during which the Board will review the Fall 2025 beach survey results, receive a detailed analysis of the bid tabulation, and consider financing models for the project.
The Board is scheduled to formally consider the bids at its January 7, 2026 meeting.
While receiving bids marks a major milestone, additional analysis and decision-making remain before we can confirm the project’s construction timeframe. As with past nourishment efforts, work will likely occur sometime between April and late summer in either 2026 or 2027.
All three meetings—December 3, December 17, and January 7—will be livestreamed and available for later viewing at YouTube.com/TownofNagsHead. We encourage property owners to watch these meetings to stay informed as the project progresses.
Agendas are posted prior to each Board of Commissioners meeting.
The Town of Nags Head is preparing for its next beach nourishment project, which may begin as early as the summer of 2026.
The project area extends from Bonnett Street at 2919 South Virginia Dare Trail south to the town limits adjacent to Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
Since 2011, beach nourishment has proven to be a vital defense against coastal erosion, reinforcing our shorelines, protecting properties from storm damage, and sustaining the economic stability of our community.
Project Schedule
- November 13, 2025: Bid opening for the project
- December 17, 2025: Board of Commissioners workshop to review bid results and discuss project financing
- January 7, 2026: Expected issuance of the Intent to Award
When the Intent to Award is issued, we'll know whether construction will take place in the summer of 2026 or the summer of 2027.
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View the 2025 Annual Beach Monitoring Survey Evaluation.
Beach Nourishment Easements
In March 2025, we sent letters to property owners who either have an expired beach nourishment easement, or one that is set to expire in 2026. Without an easement, we may be unable to conduct beach nourishment on these properties, potentially creating a gap in the project and increasing the risk of erosion.
If you received a letter requesting that you to return an easement and have not yet done so, please contact Public Information Officer Roberta Thuman. She will be happy to answer your questions and assist you with the process.