Tybee beaches, Savannah harbor get storm-relief funds
"Basically, after Matthew and Irma it was determined that we'd lost enough sand that it would justify another renourishment," said Tybee Mayor
Tybee expects to see the renourishment happen in the fall of 2019, more than a year ahead of the original renourishment schedule. There may also be state money available. The governor's mid-year budget also made
Buelterman has long lobbied for dunes to be included as a coastal protection and a necessary element of renourishments, as they are in the Northeast. He became a dune believer and even testified before
"It'll do a lot to protect Tybee from hurricanes, at least the front side," said Buelterman, who thanked Carter for his "continued support of Tybee and his efforts to ensure the inclusion of dunes into the project."
Carter said he worked with the Appropriations Committee, the
"I understand that the strong dune systems on
The Savannah harbor will benefit from
The structure in the wildlife refuge was installed by the corps to mitigate for a previous harbor deepening project. Located off the wildlife drive, it controls the flow of salt water into the refuge's fresh water wetlands, said
"During Tropical Storm Irma the structure in the canal was blown out along with the road on top," she said. The
The earthen dikes around the dredge spoils area eroded in the storms and will be repaired with this funding, as will the Corps' dock, which is next door to the Westin on
In addition,
"This funding shows the commitment
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