B Street Pier Fender Pile Cluster Repairs by San Diego Unified Port District

The proposed project would involve the repair and replacement of existing fender pile clusters at the B Street Pier by San Diego Unified Port District (District) in the city of San Diego, California. There are approximately five (5) damaged fender pile clusters on the south side of the B Street Pier which need repairs and replacement as they no longer provide adequate berthing energy absorption. Work to specifically complete the proposed project would involve replacement of upper and lower timber walers, timber chocks and associated hardware/equipment. If damage is found to the existing 15” diameter plastic fender piles throughout the five (5) fender pile clusters, they would be replaced in-kind, in the same location using a vibratory or impact hammer operating from a barge. The District is responsible for implementing Best Management Practices (BMPs) and Environmental Standards during the proposed project to prevent debris from entering the bay. No eelgrass is present at the project site and has not historically been observed within approximately 650 feet of the project site. Surveys were completed in Summer of 2023 with no eelgrass observed. Construction would be performed from a barge equipped with miscellaneous construction equipment, including hand tools and a small crane. Additionally, replacement of any fender pile s found to be damaged would utilize a barge-mounted vibratory or impact hammer. Construction of the proposed project is anticipated to occur in approximately late 2025 and would take approximately fifteen (15) days to complete, with ongoing maintenance as needed. Construction hours would be Monday-Friday from approximately 7:30am-3:30pm. Due to its nature and limited scope, construction of the proposed project would generate a minor amount of vehicle trips and would require limited use of equipment. Therefore, impacts related to air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, and transportation and traffic are not anticipated to occur. Furthermore, the District would be responsible for complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding construction demolition debris, hazards and hazardous materials, and stormwater.