More than a year after it was completed, the Smith Canal Gate was closed Monday because water levels rose to 8 feet, along with some other factors, including rising king tides and precipitation, according to Darren Suen, San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency executive director.
The Smith Canal Gate acts as a 50-foot-wide barrier between the San Joaquin River and thousands of homes in central Stockton in flood-prone areas.
"We love the idea of protecting lives and property. Public safety is very passionate to me, making sure that the community is safe," Suen said. "Our families, your families that live here, friends, have their daily lives, their quality of lives is protected. It's critically important."
"This gate was authorized back in 2018 by the Army Corps of Engineers," Suen said. "San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency built the project ahead of time in partnership with the State of California."
Another benefit of the nearly $100 million project, Suen told CBS Sacramento that 8,000 homes won't have to pay flood insurance, pending a final approval letter from FEMA next month.
Auberbach said he didn't know about the gate closure but is happy with it. He said he will miss the sound of the classic sea lions that would come up to shore, as he said they're not going to be coming in once the gate's closed.
The gate reopened at 10 p.m. on Monday, and there's potential for the gate to be closed again on Tuesday, depending on weather conditions. As of now, the plan is for the gate to be shut from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m on Tuesday. The Louis Park boat ramp was also closed on Monday.
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