Refugio State Beach closed for repairs, but officials hope to reopen it later this summer
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from Los Angeles Times7 months ago
Refugio State Beach was inundated by extreme rain and flooding causing a 'complete failure' of the culvert system, leading to numerous sinkholes.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-15/refugio-state-beach-closed-for-repairs-but-officials-hoping-to-reopen-later-this-summer
The culvert installed in the 1950s failed due to corrosion, rusting out the pipe and allowing water to bypass the culvert.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-15/refugio-state-beach-closed-for-repairs-but-officials-hoping-to-reopen-later-this-summer
Work to replace the culvert at Refugio State Beach began on June 5, focusing on environmental compliance and permits from regulatory agencies.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-15/refugio-state-beach-closed-for-repairs-but-officials-hoping-to-reopen-later-this-summer
Refugio State Beach has faced significant storm damage in recent years, with $7.5 million in damages from January 2023 storms, in addition to ongoing climate change threats.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-15/refugio-state-beach-closed-for-repairs-but-officials-hoping-to-reopen-later-this-summer
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