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Palm Avenue Street End Project

The Palm Avenue Street End Project reconfigured the street end of Palm Avenue in Imperial Beach. A semi-circular public overlook was created, providing a park-like setting for ocean viewing. The area has been enhanced with colored concrete pavers, benches, landscaping and lighting. The site is also home to an 18-foot tall sculpture titled, “The Spirit of Imperial Beach.” Traffic improvements resulting from the project include a new turnaround at Ocean Lane which allows for two-way traffic and improved street parking. A storm water pump station with a built-in pollution diversion system was also installed to reduce or prevent urban runoff from entering the beach.

Another important feature of this project was the installation of ramps from the street end to the beach, allowing direct access for the public. The project also established year-round lateral beach access for individuals with disabilities and access for emergency vehicles. In addition, a seawall was constructed to protect the new street end. Reyes Construction was the contractor. The $3.0 million project was completed in January of 2009.

Palm Avenue Street End Project Honored with Public Works Award

Friday, 11 September 2009
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6281

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The San Diego & Imperial Counties Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) has selected a Port of San Diego project as “Project of the Year.”

The Palm Avenue Street End project, a $3 million public works project in the City of Imperial Beach, was awarded the honor at the Association’s monthly meeting, held on Sept. 10 at the Handlery Hotel and Resort in San Diego.

“Spirit of Imperial Beach” Dedicated

Thursday, 19 February 2009

Visitors to Imperial Beach's oceanfront have a new piece of artwork to admire. The Palm Avenue Street End Project was dedicated Jan. 3, 2009.

Imperial Beach Palm Avenue Street End Project Kicks Off as Port and City Officials Break Ground

Wednesday, 02 July 2008

A $2.8 million street end improvement project at the beachfront in Imperial Beach kicked off today as Port of San Diego and City of Imperial Beach officials ceremoniously shoveled dirt at the foot of Palm Avenue. The project will transform the street end into a park-like setting and beach overlook with benches, landscaping and lighting. The site will also feature an 18-foot-tall bronze sculpture of a surfer holding a longboard, evocative of the city's surf culture and history. Completion is anticipated later this year.

Groundbreaking Ceremony for $2.8 Million Palm Ave. Improvement Project in Imperial Beach

Friday, 27 June 2008
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222

Emergency vehicle access, pollution diversion system and public art all part of upgrades

A project to improve the western end of Palm Avenue at the oceanfront of Imperial Beach will kick off on Wednesday, July 2, with an official groundbreaking ceremony led by the Imperial Beach Mayor, Jim Janney, and Chair of the Board of Port Commissioners, Michael Bixler.

Palm Avenue Street End Project Gets Underway in Imperial Beach

Friday, 09 May 2008
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6221

Project benefits include enhanced beach access, improved water quality and public art
The Port of San Diego has begun a $2.8 million construction project that will reconfigure the Palm Avenue street end in Imperial Beach. The project will enhance the existing street end by making roadway improvements, adding a storm water diversion system, enhancing access to the beach, incorporating public art and adding landscape design elements.