Berkeley has received a $4.1 million grant to repair aging culverts connecting the Aquatic Park lagoon to San Francisco Bay after two previous funding attempts failed. The deteriorating tubes are thought to be responsible for chronic lagoon pollution and high levels of enterococcus bacteria, posing health risks to humans and marine life, including rays and leopard sharks. The project will involve renovation or replacement of eight tubes, addressing critical infrastructure concerns and improving water circulation to mitigate pollution.
The failing culverts connecting the Aquatic Park lagoon to the San Francisco Bay are a key factor contributing to the lagoon's pollution and potential health risks.
The project aims to repair or rebuild eight tide tubes, ensuring a significant improvement in water quality and reducing risks posed by bacterial contamination.
City engineers emphasize that the deterioration of these tubes poses a risk not only to marine life but also to the structural integrity of Interstate 80 above.
The grant funding marks a successful third attempt by Berkeley to secure resources for addressing the aging infrastructure that has been a persistent issue for years.
Collection
[
|
...
]