Category: Boardwalks

Boardwalk 9 Erosion & Planned Sand Relocation Project

On By SIPOAIn Beach, Beach Projects, Boardwalks, Engineering

Many residents have noticed the erosion that has occurred at Boardwalk 9. In the past several years, erosion has shortened the length of this boardwalk and caused some significant changes to the beach in this area. Currently, the boardwalk is open and accessible, but residents access the beach differently than they have in the past, as shown in the attached photo.

There are plans to improve the condition of the beach in this area. SIPOA plans to conduct a sand scraping project to relocate 150,000 cubic yards of sand along Seabrook Island’s shoreline. The sand scraping permit requires that this work be completed between October 1 and December 31 to avoid impacts to beach habitat. Beginning in October 2026, sand will be collected from the intertidal beach in the area in front of Boardwalk 1, and hauled by truck along the beach to be placed in the area in front of Boardwalk 9. Enough sand will be relocated to create a 100 foot-wide dry sand beach in front of Boardwalk 9. SIPOA is also working to obtain permits to repair the old seawall that has become exposed in this area. If permits are received prior to October 1, the seawall repair may also be completed in 2026.

SIPOA regularly monitors the condition of the Seabrook Island shoreline, and plans for shoreline rehabilitation projects such as these in the annual capital budget. SIPOA also maintains a reserve fund for beach repair and maintenance that can be used to respond to storm damage or other emergencies.

We appreciate your patience as we work to keep the Seabrook Island shoreline in great condition.

Boardwalk 9 Closed

On By SIPOAIn Boardwalks, Engineering

The king tides this week have caused significant erosion at boardwalk 9.  The boardwalk has been closed at this time. 

Repairs are being planned for next week once the king tides subside.  We plan to reopen the boardwalk next week once the repairs are completed. 

Thank you for your patience as we work to keep our boardwalks safe.

Boardwalk 9 Closure 8/22/25

On By SIPOAIn Boardwalks, Engineering

The tide height on Seabrook Island reached 8.4’ at 7:00pm on 8/20/25 due to the effects of Hurricane Erin offshore. This caused some erosion at boardwalk 9.

Boardwalk 9 is closed at this time as repairs are being made. We plan to have it reopened by the end of the day on 8/22/25.

Please plan to use other beach access points until then, and thank you for your patience.

Boardwalk 2 and Boardwalk 3A Replacement

On By SIPOAIn Boardwalks, Engineering, Environmental, Long Range Planning

SIPOA plans to replace sections of boardwalks 2 and 3A before the summer.

The first half of these boardwalks is planned to be replaced with a new boardwalk structure with IPE decking.

The boardwalks will be closed on Monday, 2/10/25 for a period of 10-12 weeks to allow for this replacement. The boardwalks will not be accessible during this time.

We appreciate your patience as we work to keep our facilities in great condition.

Boardwalk 4 Completion

On By SIPOAIn Boardwalks, Engineering

Boardwalk 4 has been completed and was reopened this week. The new boardwalk provides beach access with a ramp over the seawall and has no stairs for residents who may be pulling/pushing carts or strollers.

There is also a new shower station at boardwalk 4. This was the final boardwalk without a shower station and there are now shower stations at each SIPOA boardwalk.