By SDCN Staff
Oceanside, CA–The City of Oceanside will begin its first official opportunistic sand placement project, guided by the City’s Sand Compatibility Opportunistic Use Program (SCOUP) permits.
The project will place approximately 2,000 cubic yards of donated and beach-compatible sand onto Tyson Street Beach, which will temporarily enhance beach width and coastal resilience ahead of the winter swells.
Work is expected to begin the week of October 27 and will take approximately four to five days to complete. Construction will occur Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with no weekend work.
“This is a milestone for Oceanside,” said Jayme Timberlake, Coastal Zone Administrator. “It’s our first official project under the City’s SCOUP permits, and it’s made possible thanks to generous donations of high-quality sand from the Front Wave Arena construction and from dredging that occurred in the San Elijo Lagoon in Encinitas. Placing sand at this time of year is especially beneficial — it helps build seasonal sandbars that allow waves to break farther offshore, reducing pressure on our built-out coastline.”
The City of Oceanside’s sand placement project will relocate sand previously stored at the City’s El Corazon property to the shoreline adjacent to Tyson Street Park. Once delivered, the sand will be spread to a specific configuration above the high tide line to restore dry sand beach areas and enhance public access. Because the placement area primarily consists of cobble and is not a heavily used section of beach, impacts to beachgoers will be minimal. The beach will remain open to the public outside of the immediate work zone, and areas under construction will be reopened each afternoon once daily operations conclude.
During the sand placement, truck access will occur via The Strand, which will remain open to one-way southbound traffic. Trained flaggers will be positioned at both ends of the project site to direct vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians safely through the area.
This nourishment project is part of Oceanside’s ongoing commitment to restore and protect its beaches while pursuing long-term solutions through the RE:BEACH Oceanside initiative and other coastal adaptation projects
“While RE:BEACH represents one part of our long-term vision, projects like this one are essential for maintaining sand on our beaches right now,” said Jayme Timberlake. “It’s a proactive, community-focused step to strengthen our coastline and preserve the beach experience that Oceanside is known for.”
