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Work has begun on measures to control the erosion that threatens the sidewalk, the nearby road, and the banks along the south end of Silver Beach in St. Joseph.
Work continues shoring up the banks along the south end of Silver Beach in St. Joseph. Park of the beach will be protected by these Hesco barriers, which are temporary metal-framed boxes with fabric liners being filled with sand.
The historically high Lake Michigan water level has caused extensive erosion along the south end of Silver Beach in St. Joseph. Crews are working now to protect that section of beach as winter weather bears down.
ST. JOSEPH — More than half of the work is done to protect the south end of Silver Beach, Berrien County Administrator Brian Dissette said after meeting with county commissioners Thursday.
Dissette said Triple D Excavating of Eau Claire is expected to have the work completed by Dec. 15.
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