Updated:  03.21.24

PROJECT STATUS

Project specifications, construction documents, and bid documents will be prepared when the project is funded. The project is anticipated to be funded in FY 25-26.

BACKGROUND

The Swamis Beach Access, situated 800 feet south of West K St on South Coast Highway 101, is a multi-level timber and concrete stairway which was rebuilt in the winter of 1990. The access consists of four main segments that connect via stairs to the lower section at the beach.

A structural inspection of the Swamis Beach Access stairway was performed in June 2018 and examined the steel connection and timber materials, as well as the concrete stairway and support structures. The Beach Staircase Access Refurbishment Project at Swamis will refurbish and replace components that were identified in the structural inspection. Construction work will be scheduled in advance to minimize impacts to beach access.

This project supports the city’s Strategic Plan Vision for Evolving & Preserving Community Character by maintaining beach access and the character of a welcoming unique beach city that result in a high-quality life.