The Port of San Diego has reopened the west side of the Shelter Island boat launch ramp after completing repairs to the west-side floating dock.
The repair project began in January and included pumping about 200 cubic yards of sand out from under the damaged floating dock and placing it on the adjacent beach. The port also installed neoprene sleeves and stainless-steel wedge anchors along the seawall to prevent future sand migration, removed the damaged dock and installed a new one.
The east-side floating dock remained open during the project.
The west dock sustained significant damage in June 2023 due to sand accumulation underneath, which caused the dock to bottom out at low tide, according to the port.
The total cost of the repair and replacement project, including engineering design and contingencies, was nearly $717,000, the port said. In October, the Board of Port Commissioners approved a $386,775 contract with Harbour Constructors Co. to complete the construction work to restore the dock and prevent future problems. The port also agreed with Bellingham Marine to build a new custom-designed replacement dock for $266,114.
