Avalon Sand Back-Passing Project Completed Early

Posted June 27th 2022

The completion of Avalon’s sand back-passing project on June 10 was captured live on Fox29, as Bob Kelly was on the scene when the borough pulled the big rigs off the beach. Kelly also visited a number of local businesses during his weekly segment.

Winter storms and the prolonged May nor’easter took their toll on Avalon’s north-end beaches. The Borough partnered with Mount Construction for the spring project to relocate more than 70,000 cubic yards of sand to the north-end beaches. The project was completed ahead of schedule and hauling ended June 9.

“This project was crucial in replenishing our beaches after the harsh winter this year,” said Mayor Martin Pagliughi. “Thank you to Mount Construction for operating a safe and efficient project, and completing ahead of time. And thank you to our residents and vacationers for staying safe and adhering to safety announcements throughout the project.”

Photo caption: Bob Kelly and Fox29 helped the Borough of Avalon spread the news that the sand back-passing project was complete.