Broward County Launches Major Beach-Erosion Project

November 19, 2025

Broward County has officially kicked off a long-anticipated coastal restoration project designed to protect the eroding shorelines of Dania Beach, Hallandale Beach, and Hollywood. The initiative centers on a newly constructed sand trap and an offshore dredging operation—work county leaders are calling “historic.”

The project includes building a 7.1-acre sand trap on the north side of the Port Everglades Entrance Channel. Using a dredge, crews will excavate rock and sand materials offshore to construct the trap, which will act as a long-term reservoir for sediment.

Every four years, sand collected in the trap will be transported to bolster nearby beaches in Dania Beach, Hollywood, and Hallandale Beach—areas that have faced persistent erosion for years. Officials say this recurring sand-transfer cycle will help strengthen the shoreline and enhance coastal resilience.

The initiative is expected to be completed by 2027, wrapping up more than three decades of planning, design, and permitting. Broward County Mayor Beam Furr and County Administrator Monica Cepero praised the launch, describing the restoration as a transformative step for the community’s future.

Jennifer Jurado, the county’s Director of Environmental Planning & Community Resilience, emphasized the project’s broader environmental impact, noting that maintaining healthy beaches is essential for local ecosystems, economic stability, and storm protection.

With work now underway, Broward County is moving forward on one of its most significant coastal resilience efforts to date.

Written by: MJ