Ward and Smith Helps Surf City Secure Approval for 50-Year Beach Protection Plan

Ward and Smith, PA., is grateful for the opportunity to have worked with the Town of Surf City to obtain approval for a 50-year Coastal Storm Risk Management protection project for its beach.

Mayor Teresa Batts announced on June 30, “Today’s announcement marks a major milestone for Surf City and the future of our coastline….The approval to move this project forward reflects years of hard work, collaboration and a shared commitment among the US Army Corps of Engineers and our federal, state, county and local partners.“

The US Army Corps of Engineers on the same day stated that the project “is designed to reduce the risk of coastal storm damage through the restoration of the community’s beach and dune system. The project will restore approximately 6 miles of shoreline.”

Ward and Smith’s Government Relations Team worked with the Corps and Congressman David Rouzer to help bring the project to fruition on behalf of Surf City and the Topsail Island Shoreline Protection Commission.