Marineland closing this week

[MaxBottomtime]

I just heard from Don Robarge that the work will begin on the Marineland parking lot mid-week. Tomorrow may be your last chance to enjoy this wonderful dive site. I'll be on a boat tomorrow but will certainly wave as we go by. e~J and I will have to find another way to drop Jesus off at the pool.

 

[The Chairman]

It's always sad to see these landmarks go. They keep threatening to dismantle the MarineLand here in Florida as well. It would be a big shame if they did.

 

[Robert Phillips]

I just heard from Don Robarge that the work will begin on the Marineland parking lot mid-week. Tomorrow may be your last chance to enjoy this wonderful dive site. I'll be on a boat tomorrow but will certainly wave as we go by. e~J and I will have to find another way to drop Jesus off at the pool.

Phil, is there an estimated date of completion? Is access closed until the new construction is completed or just until they finish the parking lot?

 

[HBDiveGirl]

There is a new sign at the entrance from P.V. Drive, stating that public beach access will move temporarily on January 9th due to construction. It gives directions to the alternate access, but the street names are unfamiliar to me. If someone investigates this... please post info as to whether the alternate access is reasonable for diving access. (Movement of concrete dieties is beyond the call of normal diving access, Phil... could small sacrifices allow a delay?)

Lowe's estimated during planning meetings that grading of the current access road (to meet ADA slope requirements) should take about 30 days.
There are new survey stakes in place along the cliff's edge, looking very much like the path for guardrails.

Permanent public access via the current road is guaranteed when the project is complete, and near continuous access during construction when it is safe.

The Coastal Commission has promised to enforce public access and reasonable closure times during construction. CCC said that public access should be reopened as soon as grading is complete.

Of course... they have a few other tasks on their plate
California Coastal Commission, Long Beach Office: 805-585-1800

Claudette

 

[Archangel]

My 'dette to the rescue, scathe in one hand and reg in another making the diving access safe for diver and modern woman/man. (which hand does she put her 21 watt HID on?)

You go girl,

T

 

[HBDiveGirl]

My 'dette to the rescue, scythe in one hand and reg in another making the diving access safe for diver and modern woman/man. (which hand does she put her 21 watt HID on?)

You go girl,

T

hahahaha! Why, my light's on my left hand, of course. I'm no ssstro...uh, non-safety-conscious diver.

And it's a humble 10W , except when I'm graced with the mo2 buddy light. I like bringing lobsters home without cooking them first.

My reg would be either in my grille or my buddy's.... or clipped off to the right D-ring. (That would be the one without the chicken.)

So, that leaves my right hand free to wield the scythe.
It will of course have a blunt tip to match my busted-off-steak-knive DIR-cutting tool.

I'm not sure what to do with a scythe, but it sure sounds dramatic!! Whooooosh!

Thanks for the props, Tevis, but all the community-service kudos really go to the divers who were active during the Terranea planning phases: Melvin Pasley, Don Robarge, Phil Garner... and certainly others I'm unaware of.

Now, we just need to keep the Coastal Commission up-to-date in case the closures go on too long. There appears to be strong good will on the part of Lowes development to keep public access open. I'm so grateful we won't lose access to this amazing place.

Cheers,
Claudette

 

[scottfiji]

the marineland parking lot will be open for at least another 30days

the alternate parking spot (nantucket at seacrest?) is near the apartment buildings visible from the parking lot

scott

 

[Redondoscubadude]

Is this confirmed yet?

 

[MaxBottomtime]

I talked to John Lee this evening in the Marineland parking lot. He told Turner Construction to get a sign painter out there to change the sign. He estimated 2-4 weeks or longer before we lose access to the main lot. They have to set up the temporary lot first.