The City of Santa Cruz announced Thursday that the wharf would formally reopen Saturday morning and the city would hold a ceremony to mark the occasion at 10 a.m. The wharf and its many businesses have been closed since Dec. 23 when the end of the structure collapsed during a period when the National Weather Service had a high-surf warning in effect.
According to a press release from the city, a recently completed sonar and engineering assessment determined the wharf was safe to reopen. A crane that was on the portion of the wharf that collapsed is still in the ocean along with a skid-steer loader, but were not threatening any part of the wharf.
"The crane was located approximately 160 feet southeast of the collapsed face of the Wharf, which is a safe distance away," said U.S. Coast Guard specialist Francis Schiano in a statement. "The crane is stuck at this time and not moving around."
"The community's response to the wharf collapse on Dec. 23 is a testament to our City's perseverance and resilience," said City Councilmember Scott Newsome in a statement. "Seeing city staff, residents, and business owners come together to quickly recover from this incident is a beautiful example of what keeps Santa Cruz strong."
City officials are facing some tough questions about the future of the structure. When asked about plans to rebuild the 150-foot section during a press conference a week ago, the city's mayor acknowledged that remains an open question given the growing risks posed by climate change.
Last week, Santa Cruz County officials activated a disaster fund to help area nonprofit organizations that are assisting those impacted by the closure of the wharf. Donations can be made at the Community Foundation Santa Cruz County website.
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