City Awarded $6.5 Million Grant for North Beach Renourishment Project
Texas General Land Office to Lead Procurement and Construction
Corpus Christi, TX – The City of Corpus Christi has secured a $6.5 million Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA) grant from the Texas General Land Office (GLO) for the renourishment of North Beach. The project will cover approximately 3,500 linear feet of beach, from Surfside Park to the USS Lexington, and will involve adding 75,000 to 85,000 cubic yards of beach-quality sand.
In February, the Parks & Recreation Department was informed of the full grant approval, including a waiver of the local match, subject to final construction costs.
The development of a Cooperative Agreement between the GLO and the City is expected to be finalized within 30 days. The finalized agreement will be submitted to the City Council for approval and execution between April and May.
The GLO will serve as the lead agency for the project, including contract procurement and construction management. The Parks & Recreation Department will work with the GLO to minimize any potential disruptions during the summer season.
Project updates will be provided to keep the community informed about the agreement’s progress and construction timelines.
For more information, media representatives can contact Santos Villarreal, Senior Public Information Officer, at 361-826-3490 or by email at santosv@corpuschristitx.gov.
