Progress on City’s Gateway Project, Harbor restoration visible as work continues
By Toni Miles
(Photo credit: Toni Miles)
For quite some time, fencing, heavy equipment and construction crews have been a daily site at the Long Beach Harbor, but the dismantling of a fence on the west side of the City’s harbor is a major sign of progress as work continues on the City’s Gateway Project, as well as on the FEMA-funded repairs to the interior portion of the Long Beach Harbor.
Progress on the harbor repairs after Hurricane Zeta’s massive damage back in October of 2021 are a relief to many residents, visitors and boaters in the area.
In mid-May, the construction fence on the west end of the harbor, where the new Lighthouse has been built, was taken down. (Photo credit: Toni Miles )
In mid-May, the construction fence on the west end of the harbor, where the new Lighthouse has been built, was taken down. However, as work continues, City leaders are asking everyone to still please use caution when travelling in the area.
“This is an exciting sign of progress, as landscaping and asphalt work are expected to begin in the upcoming weeks,” says Courtney Cuevas-Welch, community affairs director for the City of Long Beach. “We appreciate everyone’s patience and support as this project continues to transform the entrance into Long Beach and create a welcoming gateway for residents and visitors alike.”
On the opposite end of the harbor, crews continue to work on FEMA-funded repairs to the interior portion on the east side of the Long Beach Harbor.
In late April, crews could be seen removing damaged piers on the northeast side of the Long Beach Harbor to make way for restoration of new replacement piers.
In late April, crews could be seen removing damaged piers on the northeast side of the Long Beach Harbor to make way for restoration of new replacement piers. Back on January 29 of this year, FEMA obligated funding to the City for this restoration work at the harbor. Contractors were actively on site at the harbor, and demolition of the damaged piers on the east side of the harbor commenced in late April.
Meanwhile, flow-through decking is scheduled for installation on the transient pier, and Pier 5 is expected to be underway in late May.
Flow-through decking is scheduled for installation on the transient pier and Pier 5 is expected to be underway in late May. (Photo credit: Toni Miles)
Updates on these projects can be found on the City of Long Beach’s website and Facebook page.
