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The Fire Island to Montauk Point project was recognized with the Award of Merit in Water/Environment and the Excellence in Safety award at the ENR New York Best Projects Awards. Working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, Weeks Marine, Inc., a subsidiary of Kiewit, strengthened a vulnerable stretch of shoreline protecting the Westhampton and Cupsogue communities. Despite a narrow winter construction window, crews placed more than 1.2 million cubic yards of sand across three beach sections to reduce storm impacts and support long-term coastal resilience. A new bayside feature further enhanced the project by restoring cross-island sediment movement and improving floodplain function, all while protecting wetlands and preserving public access. Thank you to Weeks Marine, USACE New York District, Suffolk County Parks and the many partners, contractors, monitors and surveyors who helped deliver this important work.