Beach replenishment is officially underway in Harvey Cedars as the dredge arrived off the Hudson Avenue beach shortly after 11:30 p.m. Sunday. The renourishment project is designed to maintain the dune and berm systems and reduce the risk of storm damage to the infrastructure of coastal communities.

FULFILLING: After weather and an equipment breakdown delayed the start of work, the beach replenishment is expected to be completed within 45 days. (Photo by Ryan Morrill)

For the past two months, Harvey Cedars officials have been meeting on Tuesday mornings with representatives of the Army Corps of Engineers and the contractor, Great Lakes Dredge and Dock, of Oak…