Contractor Selected for South Bay Power Plant Demolition

Monday, 07 May 2012
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6281

Dynegy South Bay, Inc. has selected a contractor to demolish the above-ground structures of the non-operating South Bay Power Plant in the city of Chula Vista.

Silverado Contractors, Inc., an Oakland, California-based demolition contractor, was selected by Dynegy South Bay, Inc., based on its qualifications, favorable pricing and the overall merits of its proposal. The company has performed many large-scale, complex demolition projects and has a reputation for safely completing projects on time and within budget.

Important Updates to be Heard on South Bay Power Plant Project

Friday, 09 December 2011
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222

Important updates on the status of the South Bay Power Plant demolition and remediation project will be presented to the Board of Port Commissioners at its Tuesday, Dec. 13 meeting. The meeting begins at 1 p.m. in the Port's Administration Building Board Room, located at 3165 Pacific Highway, San Diego.

The presentation is expected to be one of the first items to be heard.

Port and Dynegy Come to Agreement on South Bay Power Plant Negotiations

Wednesday, 26 October 2011
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222

The Port of San Diego and Dynegy, Inc. have come to an agreement with regards to the dismantling of the South Bay Power Plant.

In a letter received on October 25, 2011, Dynegy told the Port of San Diego that it is willing to approach the project of dismantling the power plant as a two-step process. This includes removal of the above-ground structures followed by a removal of subsurface structures and in-water structures to a depth of four feet below grade.

•  Read Letter from Dynegy to Port (6.74 MB)

Update on South Bay Power Plant Removal

Friday, 20 May 2011
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222

The Port of San Diego and the City of Chula Vista are working in partnership to facilitate the process of removing the South Bay Power Plant structure.

The two agencies are collaborating and have identified the appropriate permit process to take the structure down in an expedited and safe manner.

Port and Chula Vista Work to Take Down South Bay Power Plant

Monday, 21 March 2011
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6281

The Port of San Diego and the city of Chula Vista are working collaboratively to get the South Bay Power Plant dismantled -- and the site cleaned up -- in a swift and orderly manner that protects the interests of the public.

Decommissioning actions, including the disconnection of electrical lines and the removal of fuels and liquids, have been accomplished or are underway. Other on-site work is continuing.