Water Conservation Status Update
Currently, Brunswick County remains at the Stage 2 MANDATORY Water Conservation Alert it upgraded to on Friday, June 26, 2026. As drought conditions continue to worsen, this Stage 2 alert requires water customers who do not use private groundwater wells or reclaimed water to only use their irrigation systems between the hours starting at 8:00 PM through 4:00 AM on their respective days:
- All address numbers: No irrigation on Mondays
- Odd address numbers and non-addressed facilities: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (only between 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.)
- Even address numbers: Wednesday, Friday, Sunday (only between 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.)
Brunswick County first issued a Stage 1 Voluntary Water Conservation Alert on June 9, 2026, which was upgraded to Stage 2 on June 26, when a majority of the County was identified as being under Extreme Drought (D3) conditions. These conditions continue to strain demands on water, particularly related to irrigation use. Irrigation represent the majority of non-essential water use, so a primary way that customers can reduce water usage is to limit irrigation.
To view the full notice and any future updates or alert upgrades which may take place, visit the Brunswick County Website at BrunswickCountyNC.gov or click the link below.
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Town Hall Parking Change Reminder
Quick reminder first introduced last week, as of Monday, July 6 the gravel parking area located directly being Town Hall and adjacent to the Pickleball, Tennis, and Basketball Courts have transitioned to Resident & Town Staff Parking Only. This change will help to ensure an adequate number of spaces for residents utilizing these facilities, as well as Town Public Safety and Public Works employees who also park in these areas. Additionally, signage improvements will be made to emphasize Town Employees ONLY in the parking lot to the West of Town Hall on SE 46th Street.
As part of this change, parking will be enforced in both lots by the contracted service vendor, Otto Connect. All Vehicles parked in these lots must present a Town Employee hangtag or be registered as a resident through the SurfCast application.
For any visitors unable to use these lots and looking for a new place to park, the SurfCast app has launched its NEW OttoView feature! This gives users the online ability to identify parking areas with open spaces. For more information on all things parking related in Oak Island, just visit the Parking Information page at OakIslandNC.gov/PARKING or click the link below.
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Par 3 Golf Improvements Continue
Another great update in the ongoing Greens Improvement Project out at Oak Island Par 3 Golf, where some serious work has been underway to enhance the playability and overall course conditions. The team has now successfully renovated the greens on holes #2, #4, & #5. Each green received new sod, while the surrounding areas were carefully graded, leveled, and improved to provide a smoother, more consistent playing surface.
The transformation has been incredible, and it's thrilling to see the progress made so far, but the improvements haven't stopped there! In addition to these renovations, greens throughout the rest of the course have been repaired and patched to address worn areas and improve overall playing conditions. Cleanup and maintenance in several bunkers has also been completed, as well as hydroseeding in multiple areas, to promote healthy turf growth and establish fuller, more consistent playing surfaces.
The construction phase is mostly complete, and temporary greens will remain in place while the new turf continues to mature and the recently sodded areas establish a healthy root system. In the meantime, if you haven't checked out the Oak Island Par 3 lately, remember there's no tee times and no memberships required! So stop by at 4188 Vanessa Drive, or visit the Par 3 Golf page at OakIslandNC.gov/GOLF or click the link below.
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Coastwise Speakers Series
Returning NEXT WEEK on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM the popular CoastWise Speakers Series will be held in the Town Council Chambers, located on the second floor of Town Hall at 4601 E Oak Island Drive. Don’t miss the next event in the Series, when the Town welcomes Drs. Mariko Polk & Martin Posey to discuss their Series topic “Living Shorelines & Protecting Property Along Our Waterways”
This Series asks the question "What if the best way to protect waterfront property wasn’t a wall, but a living, thriving shoreline?"
Come explore how natural solutions like plants and oyster reefs can reduce erosion, improve water quality, save money, and create beautiful, strong coastlines! Join us to learn how living shorelines are transforming the way we protect our waterways and how you can take part in this smart approach!
Started in the Summer of 2025, the CoastWise Initiative is a collaborative partnership between the Town of Oak Island and the UNCW College of Science & Engineering (UNCW). This partnership will be mutually beneficial, as it utilizes the knowledge and resources of UNCW to benefit the Town's natural environment.
To learn more about the Speakers Series or the Coastwise Initiative in general, just visit the dedicated page at OakIslandNC.gov/COASTWISE or click the link below
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Community Center Calendar Updates
The Oak Island Community Center has updated its Events Calendar for the month of JULY, as well as adding new photos from recent events held in May.
Located at 102 SE 47th Street beside the Town Hall, the Center is open Monday - Thursday from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and on Fridays for Meals & Trips (contact the Center for specific times). The Community Center is a congregate nutrition program and senior center where individuals 60 and older can come to enjoy a well-balanced hot nutritional meal.
Individuals from Oak Island and the surrounding towns can participate in the programs, and do not have to be a resident. Transportation is even provided for those who live on the island portion of Town. Individuals can also enjoy social/recreation(bingo, rummikub, etc.) activities while attending the site from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with other special programs listed on the monthly calendar.
To learn more about the programs hosted and how to contact staff, just visit the Community Center page at OakIslandNC.gov/CC or click the link below.
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