Fishing off the Oceanside pier is pretty popular – but to get to the pier, you have to cross a connecting concrete bridge. That bridge is nearly 100 years old and reaching the end of its structural lifespan.
Pictured is the access bridge leading to the pier in Oceanside on Thursday, August 31, 2023.The bridge is reaching the end of its structural lifespan, so the Oceanside city council recently voted to"Council approved reconstructing the facility, including the lifeguard headquarters and the construction of a new lifeguard support facility in between the structure where the Tin Fish facility is right now," said Darra Woods, the senior civil engineer with the city of Oceanside.
"Staffing has increased over the years, so they've outgrown that facility. And they’re in need of additional space," she said."The proposed new facility would basically be for additional staff now and future staffing." While the access bridge is not a registered historical landmark, it is protected as part of Oceanside's history. For that reason, Woods said, changes to the current design are restricted.
"As part of reconstruction, we really wanna bring it back to its original historical appearance. So that's the intent with this project. To follow those rules and requirements of reconstructing a new historic facility," she said.Oceanside resident, Jaclyn Hogan doesn't oppose the improvements."I feel like it's a good thing. I think it does need some renovation, just looking at it, there's a lot of cracks and I think it's time," Hogan said.
"Its a give and take," said Oceanside resident Tracy Smith."You're always going to have someone that is used to the norm. Me... I'm open for change and I will tell you this... Oceanside has cleaned up a lot…. And that's always a plus." Environmental studies will need to take place before a design is presented and are estimated to take about 2 years.
Those studies will also look into the renovations of the Junior Seau Pier Amphitheater and Beach Community Center.
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