The Army Corps of Engineers has released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for a terminal groin on Holden Beach and will host an informational meeting on September 24 at 6:00pm at Town Hall.  Public comments may be submitted through October 13.

The proposed groin will be 1000′ long and have a 120′ “T” section at the end.  The groin will reach 700′ into the ocean with the remaining 300′ on the beach and be constructed of 4- to 5-ft-diameter granite armor stone.  The crest of the groin would be approximately five feet wide and the base would be approximately 40′ wide.

For more information:

Draft Environmental Impact Statement:  http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Missions/RegulatoryPermitProgram/MajorProjects/HBDEIS.aspx

Article on Holden Beach Groin 9-15-15:  http://www.coastalreview.org/2015/09/holden-beach-terminal-groin-study-released/

Links to other Terminal Groin Studies including Bald Head Island and Ocean Isle: http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Missions/RegulatoryPermitProgram/MajorProjects

Links on Terminal Groins from Town of Holden Beach  http://www.hbtownhall.com/terminal-groins.html