A major beach fill project in the Borough of Avalon is expected to resume this weekend. According to a press release on the borough’s website, the dredge “Illinois” will be coming to Avalon this weekend to resume an emergency beach fill project. Another dredge, the “Alaska”, suffered a major mechanical problem early in the project and was taken off site. The “Illinois” is currently in Sea Isle City, and when the beach work is done there, the dredge comes to Avalon. Beaches from 9th Street south to 26th Street will be renourished in Avalon.
