Tybee Island will receive $12 million in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Construction funding for beach renourishment, in efforts to protect the barrier island's shoreline, infrastructure, and coastal community, according to U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter. The federal contribution will be combined with $8 million contributed by the City of Tybee Island, Chatham County, and the State of Georgia, and will place more than 1.3 million cubic yards of sand on Tybee's beach this winter.
“Tybee Island is one of Georgia’s greatest treasures, and protecting this community and our coastline has always been a top priority of mine.,’ said Carter. “This $12 million investment will help ensure Tybee’s beaches remain protected, resilient, and ready to withstand the storms and coastal threats that come our way. I am proud to have worked alongside our local, state, and federal partners to continue delivering the resources Tybee Island needs, and I will keep fighting to protect Georgia’s coast for generations to come.”
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