Framework Completed for Broadway Pier Cruise Ship Terminal

Thursday, 04 March 2010
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222

The structural framework for the new, multi-use cruise ship terminal under construction at Broadway Pier is now complete. Workers celebrated with a traditional steel topping out ceremony on Feb. 9 by placing an American flag and a live tree on the top steel beam. The tree signifies that work was completed without any injuries.

About 2.5 million pounds of steel fabricated in Santa Ana, California, was used for the frame of the two-story, 52,000-square foot terminal. The steel began arriving in December, with about 50 to 100 tons being unloaded and installed daily.

When completed, the Broadway Pier cruise ship terminal will accommodate 2,600 passengers. The new building will also serve the public as a space for events and gatherings. Its bright, modern, steel and glass design will include a signature artwork by New York artist Leni Schwendinger. The public will be able to use the first 400 feet of the pier for public events. Alongside the building, a pedestrian walkway will lead to the west side and another public event space and viewing area. Inside, both levels of the building will include even more event space.

Scheduled for completion in December 2010, the new cruise ship terminal will be the Port of San Diego's first "green" building and is being designed and constructed to qualify for silver-level Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. The rating system was developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, which provides a list of standards for environmentally sustainable design, construction and operation of buildings.

Some of the project elements that will make it qualify for LEED certification include the use of a photovoltaic system that will provide at least 12 percent of the building's energy. It will also include natural ventilation, highly reflective roof paint, low-flow toilets, urinals and faucets. All of these elements contribute to energy and water savings as well as low-impact, environmentally friendly construction and operation.

Designed by Bermello Ajamil & Partners, the cruise facility is being built by Jaynes Corporation. Next steps include completing the steel trim components, roof and 2nd floor decking. Once that is completed, the crews will begin working on the building's exterior, wall siding, roofing, doors and windows. Work on the interior plumbing, electrical, HVAC and stairway systems will also begin.

A construction site camera is available for viewing.

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