NORTH SCITUATE BEACH NOURISHMENT
A comprehensive initiative is starting to enhance North Scituate Beach, primarily focusing on improving accessibility even during high tide, mitigating flood risks, and enhancing the beach's ability to dissipate waves and reduce seawall overtopping during coastal storms. This beach nourishment project is made possible through grant funding from the Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management Program, highlighting the collaborative effort between the community and the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management to address Scituate's coastal challenges. The contractor will kickstart the process by staging equipment at the intersection of Gannett Road and Glades Road later this week. The strategic placement of equipment marks the beginning of efforts to enhance and improve North Scituate Beach for residents.
The material to be placed on North Scituate Beach in the upcoming weeks will be brought to Town from different sources. A sample of this material is available for viewing at the Scituate Library. The material will be mixed off Union Street and delivered to North Scituate Beach to be spread. The material will arrive in Town on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, and be placed on North Scituate Beach starting on Monday, March 4, 2024. The project hours will be from 7 AM to 5 PM and is expected to last 8-10 weeks. Glades Road will be placed into the one-way operation during the project period. The material will be brought to North Scituate Beach by tractor-trailer and spread with heavy equipment. We urge residents to avoid the area during work hours to allow the trucks to safely access and egress the site. Roadways will be open to local traffic only. The Town of Scituate, along with our contractors and the Scituate Police, will enforce traffic control measures for the project's duration.
The Scituate Department of Public Works and our Coastal Management Officer appreciate your patience as we strive to make a resilient Scituate. For any inquiries, please contact Corey Miles at cmiles@scituatema.gov or Sean McCarthy at smccarthy@scituatema.gov