That looks like it will be ultra sharky. And it seems like it's risky business living there, but I bet it is well worth the risk if you manage to make it through the years. I am surprised they don't make artificial foundations that are more above sea level that can withstand the effects of a hurricanes.
That new inlet is actually right through the headquarter for the Pea Island National wildlife refuge. "Natural" being the word to focus on. It looks like they've already plugged the hole south of this one which is good for business but bad for nature. The tri-villages (Rodanthe, salvo, waves) would have actually benefited from that inlet and it's flood tide delta, but by plugging it no new sand on the back side of the island. The back side that took a wallop from the 8 foot sound side wave which slammed the village. I'm curious what they're going to do about the new bridge they just awarded the contract 2 months ago to replace the current one over Oregon Inlet. "The bridge to nowhere." Hopefully common sense prevails and they opt to build the long span bridge that would travel 15 miles on the backside of pea island. Wouldn't count on common sense though (
i think it's the $1 billion + price tag for the 17 mile bridge and how ever many years to build it that might be the reason it's not happening. there are other options too. just saying.......
