Port Monmouth Getting Beach/Dune Replenishment, Likely In Fall 2025

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — On Thursday, Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ 6) announced Port Monmouth will receive $10 million for beach replenishment.

This is sand replenishment that will be pumped onto the beaches, and most specifically to bulk up the dunes in Port Monmouth.

Beach replenishment projects such as this are typically not done during peak summer beach season, so the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers anticipates putting a contract out to bid this summer, a spokeswoman for Congressman Pallone said Thursday. The work is potentially slated to begin in fall 2025, she said.

It is unknown if beach access will be restricted during replenishment. But PoMo residents said they are pleased:

"We called on the Congressman to help protect the residents here, and he delivered," Port Monmouth resident Cathy Rogers said in a press release from Pallone's office. She has long been an advocate for Bayshore storm protection.

The beach replenishment — combined with the final phase of the Port Monmouth Flood Control project, which just began last week — are meant to protect the vulnerable Port Monmouth area from future storms.

The federal government started the Port Monmouth Flood Control project 10 years ago, after Sandy hit in 2012. Here's a list of all the work that's been done:

• The biggest thing was the construction of the Pews Creek flood gate and pumping station, pictured above (completed)
• Building a floodwall along Port Monmouth Road (completed)
• Raising Port Monmouth Road and putting electric utilities on Main Street higher (completed)
• Building a floodwall and levee system along Hwy. 36 along Creek Road to Broadway (work is ongoing)
• Building a floodwall and levee system along Main Street and building a pumping station on Main Street in Port Monmouth (work is ongoing)

Just last week: Broadway Closed As Final Phase Of Port Monmouth Flood Control Begins (Jan. 6)

In the final phase of the project, the floodwall that was built along Rt. 36 will be extended along the backs of properties. (That's why the public will not notice the work being done.) The most noticeable part of the final project is a new road closure gate will be built along Compton Creek between Campbell Avenue and Broadway. This will be to reduce flooding on Broadway.

From the town of Middletown, here is a full description of the Port Monmouth Flood Control Project; much of the work has already been completed; this is the final phase that just started this January. The entire project will be finished in 2028.

“Port Monmouth’s resilience and recovery since Superstorm Sandy is a testament to the strength and determination of our community,” said Middletown Mayor Tony Perry.

The $10 million for the beach replenishment comes from the bipartisan Infrastructure Law, one of the hallmarks of President Joe Biden's time in office as he prepares to leave Monday, Jan. 20. It designated billions of dollars to repair American bridges, highways, beaches and more.

Watch this 2018 video from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the Port Monmouth Flood Control project:

In November: Final Phase Of Port Monmouth Flood Control Will Begin In January