This weekend, the City of Santa Cruz will be removing heavy equipment and wooden debris from the sea floor near the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf.
The debris is a result of the December storm that caused roughly 150 feet of the wharf to collapse. The cleanup was delayed as officials waited for favorable marine weather. Now, calmer sea conditions have finally made it safe to remove large debris from the area.
Preparation for the operation began Friday as city staff and Power Engineering Construction mobilized equipment for the cleanup. The in-water removal will take place Saturday, with operations finishing up on Sunday.
Over the weekend, beachgoers may see more vessels and crews near the south end of the wharf. While the wharf and its businesses will remain open, visitors are asked to avoid the work zone and avoid approaching crews or vessels.
All beachgoers, swimmers and boaters should remain at least 300 feet from any dive flags to ensure diver safety. The flags and dive teams will be moving throughout the day.
The U.S. Coast Guard and city staff will be present to ensure public safety around affected areas.
The operation is the result of coordination among local, state and federal agencies, including the California Coastal Commission, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, California State Parks, the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the Santa Cruz Harbor.
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