Rep. Mike Levin Celebrates the Completion of Phase 1 of San Clemente Sand Replenishment Project with Federal Resources
San Clemente, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49), joined by leaders of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the City of San Clemente, celebrated the completion of the San Clemente Shoreline Project with a ribbon cutting ceremony. This phase of the project resulted in as much as 140,000 cubic yards of sand pumped onto the beach in San Clemente, expanding it by up to 75 feet.
Rep. Levin secured $9.3 million in federal funding for the $14 million project. The remainder was provided by state and local governments. As part of the project, Rep. Levin also secured a 50-year commitment from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to continue replenishing the beaches every five to six years.
“As a lifelong Southern Californian, I know that our beaches are the foundation of our community. That’s why, after years of planning and hard work, I’m thrilled to celebrate the successful completion of phase one of the San Clemente Sand Replenishment Project,” said Rep. Levin. “This project is a testament to what we can accomplish when we work together across all levels of government. With more sand on the beach, we’ll see greater recreation opportunities for residents; more visitors to our local businesses; further benefits to our environment; and increased safety and stability of the coastal bluffs to protect the LOSSAN Corridor.”
The Encinitas-Solana Beach Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Project was recently completed in North County San Diego as a result of the construction funding Rep. Levin secured for the project. The project involved widening the beaches in Encinitas and Solana Beach to mitigate storm damage, prevent dangerous erosion, improve public safety, and expand recreational benefits. Rep. Levin secured $30.5 million in federal funding for the project as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Rep. Levin also secured $1.8 million in federal funding for the Oceanside Special Shoreline Study to develop a project to mitigate the erosion of the coast in Oceanside caused by the construction of Camp Pendleton Harbor. The funding will ultimately help restore beach conditions along the affected beaches in Oceanside.
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