That project is intended to provide a long-term solution for the 56-year-old OB Pier, which has been damaged by storms in the past several years — including the possibility of a full replacement.
Upcoming public workshops will help consultants design the preferred alternative for the potential replacement of the pier. The first workshop is scheduled for Saturday, April 1, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road.
After the preferred alternative is completed, a detailed project schedule and cost estimate will be prepared. Currently, there is $8.4 million in state funding designated for the project and the city will pursue other state and federal grants, according to a city statement. "Pursuing a replacement of the Ocean Beach Pier provides an opportunity to create a new, beloved structure that will serve the needs of San Diego residents and visitors well into the 21st century while honoring the legacy of the original pier," said James Nagelvoort, city strategic capital projects director.
The pier is closed to the public after being damaged by storms and high surf in January. The city will assess the full extent of the damage, both above and below the water's surface, once the storm season has passed and then make a decision regarding the potential for repairing and reopening the pier.
According to a city statement, crews may be spotted on the pier and in the water around the pier in the coming weeks and months as part of the investigative processes for both the potential repairs and replacement.
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