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Town News This Week - August 23, 2025 |
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We’re happy to share the latest updates on Phase I of our beach renourishment project at Fish Haul Beach! Work is progressing, and here’s a summary of what we’ve accomplished this week and what’s coming up.
What We’ve Achieved This Week (Aug. 16 – 22)
Our team from Marinex Construction has been hard at work installing the necessary pipelines for the upcoming renourishment. These pipes are crucial for transporting sand to the beach when construction kicks off. The installation of these pipelines sets the stage for the next phase, where we’ll be pumping sand onto the beach to restore and enhance its natural beauty.
What’s Coming Next Week (Aug. 23-29)
Marinex will keep preparing the pipelines both at Fish Haul Beach Park and offshore until September 1.
The beach will remain open to the public until we begin placing sand in early September, so feel free to enjoy the beach while we work.
Stay Connected
We want you to stay in the loop about the project’s progress! Here’s how you can stay informed:
Visit Our Website: Check out ongoing updates, schedules, photos, FAQs, and an interactive map at hiltonheadislandsc.gov/beachrenourish2025
Subscribe for Updates: Sign up for email and text notifications through the Town’s free e-subscription service. Go to hiltonheadislandsc.gov, click “subscribe,” and select “Beach Renourishment Project Updates.”
Connect with Us Facebook: Follow the Town to get the latest news and updates.
Thank you for your patience and support as we work together to enhance and preserve the beauty of our island’s shoreline!
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In observance of Labor Day, the Town of Hilton Head Island Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, and reopen at 8 a.m., Sept. 2.
The Beaufort County Convenience Center at 26 Summit Drive will also be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, and will resume their normal operating schedules on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Town emergency services and the Hilton Head Island Airport will remain available and operational during the holiday.
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Join us for the second installment of Money Talks, an engaging seminar series designed to support small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in developing and sustaining their businesses. Session three will focus on the legal and tax aspects of business ownership.
Tuesday, Sept. 16
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Hilton Head Island Recreation Center, 20 Wilborn Road
Now in its second year, Money Talks is presented by the Gullah Geechee Historic Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation (CDC) in partnership with TD Bank and the Island Rec Center. This informative series will continue monthly through November, always from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Hilton Head Island Recreation Center.
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Calling all Hilton Head Island residents!
The Hilton Head Island Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, the organization dedicated to promoting and supporting our local tourism industry, is conducting its 5th Annual Island Wide Resident Sentiment Survey.
This is your opportunity to share your thoughts and help shape the future of tourism on Hilton Head Island. Your input will play a key role in guiding planning, priorities, and decision making for our community.
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Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue is dedicated to protecting and serving our community with professionalism, compassion, and integrity, but we can’t do it without you. As we plan for the future through our 2027 Strategic Plan, we’re asking for the community's input.
By taking just 10 minutes to complete our brief Community Feedback Survey, you’ll help guide the direction of the services we provide to residents, businesses, and visitors.
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The Town of Hilton Head Island presents the 3rd annual Hitlon Head Island 2025 Songwriter Festival, including two free community concerts at Lowcountry Celebration Park. Come out from Sept. 18-22, for an unforgettable weekend of live music from some of Nashville’s top hitmakers. This event spans over eight different venues and includes incredible local talent. Stay tuned for more information about this event!
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This past Monday, the Town shared the latest progress on the Taylor Family Park, a planned 4.9-acre space that will serve the communities along Wild Horse, Gumtree, and Squire Pope roads. The event featured project designs, future park amenities, and a presentation from local landscape architecture firm Witmer Jones Keefer. We’re grateful to the community for showing up and sharing their input. Together, we’re shaping this park into a vibrant space for families, neighbors, and future generations.
For more information, contact Senior Project Manager Scott Harris at 843-715-4316 or ScottH@hiltonheadislandsc.gov.
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Last week, the Town of Hilton Head Island hosted an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Open House at Town Hall. Community members joined Town staff and our consultants to share input on accessibility needs as part of our ADA Self-Assessment and Transition Plan.
As Mayor Alan Perry has emphasized, “Our goal is to ensure that everyone in our community has equal access to the programs, services, and facilities offered by the Town.”
The feedback gathered during this event will help guide the next steps of the Town’s transition plan. Assistant Town Manager Angie Stone shared: “Public engagement in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) self-assessment and transition plan process is not only required by the ADA but is also crucial to ensuring that we look at areas where the most significant barriers exist and prioritize our transition plan appropriately. We will have additional opportunities for public engagement throughout the process, including an online survey and review of the draft transition plan. Specific information on those opportunities will be shared in the coming months."
We sincerely thank everyone who participated and supported the Town’s ongoing ADA efforts. Your voices are essential to creating a more accessible and inclusive community.
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 Our Battalion Chief of Community Risk Reduction, Russell Rogers, recently appeared on WHHI-TV to talk about back-to-school safety, teen drivers, school zones and the importance of leaving yourself extra time.
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