Update - New Civilian Boat Channel Opening
A new civilian boating channel through the Anaheim Bay opened to the public on January, 21, 2021. With the new channel opened, the old channel has become part of the Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach restricted area and is now blocked off.
In December 2019 the Navy began construction on a project to build a replacement ammunition pier, associated waterfront facilities, causeway and public boating channel inside Anaheim Bay. The project is scheduled to take at least five years to complete.
Project Schedule (Subject to Change)
| Task |
Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mobilize | December 2019 | Complete |
| Rock Removal | December 2019 - Summer 2020 | Complete |
| Causeway Creation | Winter 2020 - Summer 2022 | Underway |
| North Mole Partial Removal | Spring 2020 - Fall 2020 | Complete |
| New Civilian Boat Channel | Spring 2020 - Winter 2021 | Underway |
| Inner Harbor Dredging | Spring 2020 - Summer 2021 | Underway |
| New Truck Turnaround Construction | Spring 2021 - Spring 2022 | Planned |
| New Inner Breakwater Construction | Summer 2021 - Spring 2022 | Planned |
| New Pier Construction | Summer 2022 - End 2024 | Planned |
Project Progress Map
Below is a aerial video of project construction to date. It will be updated quarterly. All images are simulated and meant to show general progress only. Areas for equipment laydown, temporary storage of rock or earth and dune creation are not shown. The last slide depicts an aerial view of the project upon completion. Scenes from this video are not intended to be used for navigational purposes.
Background and Environmental Documentation
For more information on the project's background and environmental documentation please visit https://sealbeachea.com/.
Contact
For any additional information or questions please contact the base Public Affairs Office at nwssbpao@navy.mil.