2024-2025 Volusia County Sand Placement Projects
Introduction
Volusia County beaches recently lost more than 6.6 million cubic yards of sand due to Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Nicole, and numerous Nor’easter storm events. In response, Volusia County is embarking in two sand transfer and placement projects in 2024 and 2025 to assist in the recovery efforts for a significant portion of the beaches along our coastline.
The projects are funded by a Florida Department of Environmental Protection grant and are being conducted in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers (USACE) and the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND).
The North Project, benefitting properties north of the Ponce de Leon Inlet, is the USACE Inlet and Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) Beneficial Reuse Project consisting of approximately 700,000 cubic yards of beach quality material from within the Inlet and the ICW. The South Project, benefitting properties south of Sapphire Road to 5205 S. Atlantic Ave in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, consists of approximately 550,000 cubic yards of beach quality material from the FIND Dredged Material Management Area MSA 434 (aka Rattlesnake Island).
We need the community’s help to ensure the projects are successful and can provide the highest level of positive impact for the entire community. In order for the projects to proceed, Volusia County must obtain easements from property owners along the coast that allows for the construction of the project, the sand to be stockpiled, and ultimately placed on the beaches.
Property owners who live along the coastline with direct access to the beach are encouraged to click the project below that applies to their geographic location and learn more about the project and easement documents necessary for them to receive sand on the beach in front of their property. For additional information regarding the projects, please reach out to Paul Whiting, Coastal Project Coordinator, at 386-248-8072 x20354 or pwhiting@volusia.org. For questions regarding easements, please contact Keith Koshoil, Right of Way Specialist, at KKoshiol@volusia.org or 386-736-5967 x15848.
North Sand Placement Project Update - December 3, 2025
The North Sand Placement Project began in early June at Sunglow Pier in Daytona Beach Shores and is currently working its way south. The project has now placed over 4 miles of sand.
As of Thursday, October 30, the contractor has completed berm construction up to stockpile 5, and will be demobilizing until dredging is complete in late December. Once dredging is complete and the pipe is removed, the contractor will resume berm construction South to complete the project. Sea Oat planting is complete up to the stockpile.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractor is currently constructing its 6,000 linear foot section of sand stockpile on the beach in Ponce Inlet. This is the sand that is being hauled and placed by the County. This is the last stockpile, and the USACE contractor is expected to work in this location until December.
South Sand Placement Project (NSB) Update - December 3, 2025
The contractor for the South Sand Placement Project has mobilized onto Rattlesnake Island and is currently clearing vegetation from the sand. Over the coming weeks, they will continue preparing the island and mobilizing equipment and materials, with sand pumping operations onto the beach scheduled to begin in January, 2026.
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Volusia Beaches: Past, Present, and Future
Watch the “Volusia Beaches: Past, Present, and Future” presentation for additional information about Volusia County’s current beach restoration initiatives.
Beach Management Feasibility Study
Volusia County is launching a Beach Feasibility Assessment to address critical coastal erosion. This initiative aims to identify vulnerable areas and propose long-term solutions. Community engagement through upcoming public meetings and a virtual survey will be a critical part of the process. Learn More
North and South Projects
South Project
The South Sand Placement Project will extend from Sapphire Road south into unincorporated New Smyrna Beach.
Coastal Sand Placement Map
Instantly view the current status of temporary easements required for sand placement.
