Cape May County Secures $4.3 M for New Seawall
Cape May County approved a $4.3 million budget on August 2, 2026 to build a new seawall, aiming to strengthen coastal protection and reduce erosion as part of a regional infrastructure effort.
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North Wildwood Launches Emergency Beach‑Erosion Repairs
North Wildwater officials started sand‑replenishment and dune‑stabilization on April 1, 2026, after a state of emergency was declared due to winter storm damage, aiming to protect the shoreline ahead of summer.
Phase II Beach Replenishment Begins in Wildwood
Phase II of Wildwood's beach‑replenishment project begins on June 24, adding 1.5 million cubic yards of sand to combat erosion and improve beach conditions for the summer.
Council Seeks $5M for Beach Replenishment, Safety Briefing
Wildwood City Council voted to request $5 million for Phase II beach replenishment and addressed safety, community‑center design, boardwalk lighting, and tourism promotion ahead of the summer season and the Barefoot Country Music Fest.
