Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, and Folly Beach have won awards totaling more than $251,000 from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).
The award to Myrtle Beach was $89,890, which it will use to replace what are known as ‘dune walkover structures’. These are raised walkways that allow people to get to the beach without tramping on fragile vegetation. Myrtle Beach will replace the structures at 27th Avenue South, 29th Avenue North, and 39th Avenue North. The city is matching the state's grant, which will give it a total of $179,780 for the project.
North Myrtle Beach won a $109,500 award that will enable it to build or rebuild handicapped-accessible walkovers at four locations. The city also plans to build a restroom at 4th Avenue North, and a handicapped-accessible emergency vehicle ramp at 45th Avenue South.
North Myrtle Beach spokesperson Pat Dowling said the city will first design the structures, then seek bids. Dowling hopes to start work this winter, but says construction may not start for a year, since the city will not want to restrict access to the beaches during the summer months, thus hampering the tourism season.
Myrtle Beach officials could work with a flyer printing company on a mailer for residents, explaining the project and its impact on beach access.
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