The Santa Cruz Wharf, damaged by a severe storm that caused a 180-foot section to collapse, is set for a $1-million repair, starting this fall. City officials have placed warning signs and barriers to keep visitors safe. The wharf, 111 years old, attracts over 2 million tourists each year. Stakeholders are hopeful the repairs will restore safety and security, ensuring the wharf remains a staple for locals and tourists alike in the years to come.
"It's shaken us up to see the damage to the end of the wharf," said Tony Elliot, the city's director of parks and recreation. "The wharf is 111 years old, and we want to make sure it's here for another 100 plus years."
City officials hope the signs, fencing, orange safety barriers and exposed wooden decking at the end of the wharf will be gone by early next year. Construction is expected to begin this fall on a $1-million partial repair of the structure."
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