In November of last year, Galveston completed the 2nd of 3 beach renovation projects. New beaches were created between 61st and 75th streets in front of the seawall – that previously was without a beach and only contained large slabs of pink granite. These new beaches are much larger (estimated at 300 feet wide) and nicer than anyone expected. The sand used for the beach was dredged from the Houston ship channel and produced approximately 725,000 cubic yards of beach quality sand. Upon completion of the second phase, 435,000 cubic yards had been placed on the new beach. The third phase of the project will widen the beaches from 12th to 61st streets and is expected to start in early 2016. Funding is being planned to maintain and hopefully expand the beaches every 18-24 months as Houston continually dredges the ship channel. The seawall has been a popular location for people frequenting restaurants, shopping or fishing, but with the expansion of the beaches you’re sure to experience more beach goers and surfers enjoying their time in the sun.
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