Beach nourishment project repairs to impact Freeman Park access in Carolina Beach

Freeman Park undergoing intermittent closures during equipment repairs | Fox Wilmington WSFX-TV

CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) – The Town of Carolina Beach has announced that Freeman Park will be undergoing intermittent closures on Friday. The town said that the closures are due to the contractor for the 2026 beach nourishment project working to replace the turbo on one of the engines to reduce the black smoke the public has reported seeing. The closures are set to take place on March 20 while the work on the equipment is being performed, and…

Beach nourishment project repairs to impact Freeman Park access in Carolina Beach

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — The Town of Carolina Beach says the contractor working on the 2026 beach nourishment project plans to utilize the inlet for all sand needs, including all of Kure Beach. According to a news release, equipment engines have been working harder to pump sand further. Moving forward with the project, the Town of Carolina Beach says the turbo on one of the engines needs replacing. Once accomplished, the town says this will d…