Imperial Beach Pier to be Temporarily Closed for Pile Replacement

Thursday, 05 November 2009
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222

The Imperial Beach Pier will be closed temporarily from November 16 through November 21, 2009 in order to replace three pier piles.  A helicopter will be used to transport the piles, which are 60 feet long and weigh approximately 2,800 pounds each. 

Because of the large size of the piles, the beach and water areas adjacent to the pier will also be closed during this operation.  The closure will go into effect at 6 a.m. on November 16.  The helicopter is scheduled to arrive at 9:30 a.m. that morning, but if there is inclement weather, it may have to be rescheduled. 

The pile replacement is part of a $639,860 Port maintenance project to ensure the pier’s continued safety and longevity.   Other components of this project include replacement of approximately 20 percent of the deck boards, repairs to the steel ramp/stair structure and replacement of guardrail post supports.  Additionally, the gravity portion of the pier’s sewer system will be replaced and pilecap connection hardware connections will be installed.  

Originally constructed in the 1960s, the pier was renovated and extended in 1986.  Over the years, the pier’s steel supports and timber components began to display signs of corrosion.   In 2006, the Port completed a $1.2 million structural renovation of the pier that included recoating the steel pilecaps, upgrades to the electrical system and replacement of light poles.  Minor timber and sewer line improvements were also included.   

 

 

 

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