San Diego Unveils $32M Sunset Cliffs Seawall Plan to Curb Erosion, Residents Raise Concerns

San Diego unveils $32M Sunset Cliffs seawall plan to curb erosion, residents raise concerns

A huge wave smacks Sunset Cliffs during a king tides event in 2024. (File photo by Thomas Melville/Peninsula Beacon) During a May 12 meeting, Point Loma residents gathered for a city project update to learn more about an effort to build a new seawall along Sunset Cliffs.The Seawall Improvement Project in Sunset Cliffs is estimated to cost approximately $32 million and will help curb coastal erosion along the coastal bluffs.In addition to a new s…

During Draconian Budget Cutbacks, City Wants to Build $32 Million Seawall in Sunset Cliffs Natural Park Where Seawalls Are Prohibited

By Virginia Wilson -- Special to the OB Rag Do the people of San Diego need or want a new seawall at Sunset Cliffs Natural Park? Should we spend $32.59 million on such a project while city services are minimized or eliminated? The city presented its plan for The Sunset Cliffs Seawall Improvement project to the public on Tuesday, May 12th at the Point Loma Library. The amount of information and detail provided was enough for a basic understanding…