Past estimates from the city suggested it would cost upwards of $65 million to replace the pier.
The iconic Ocean Beach Pier’s days may be numbered. The pier recently underwent multi-million-dollar repairs that included fixing two piles damaged during storms.
However, a city of San Diego spokesperson said, “After 56 years of exposure to a harsh marine environment and climate change increasing the frequency of storm events and rising sea levels, the pier has reached the end of its useful life.”The city spokesperson said San Diego has “initiated a capital project to replace the pier. The project is currently in the preliminary engineering phase, an early step in a long process.
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