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San Clemente Will Have To Wait For Better Sand, Delaying Replenishment Project
A passenger train takes a wave near Cottons Point in San Clemente in 2021.
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Topline:
San Clemente’s replenishment project for the city’s main public beach has been delayed by about two months because of sand quality issues, officials announced.
Why it matters: The project, which is a collaboration between San Clemente, California State Parks, and the Army Corps of Engineers, aims to stabilize the shoreline, reduce storm damage, and protect the LOSSAN rail corridor.
Why now: The Army Corps of Engineers has agreed to allow the contractor, Manson Construction, to postpone the project by up to 70 days, according to Congressman Mike Levin’s office
The backstory: “We fought hard to kickstart this project, with Rep. Levin securing $9.3 million in federal construction funding, and the city of San Clemente securing the required matching local funding,” Levin and San Clemente Mayor Victor Cabral said in a joint statement.
What's next: The project has been authorized for 50 years, with 2 million cubic yards of sand expected to be placed over that period, according to the city.
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