A funny thing just happened about local lifeguard stations. Not funny funny, but odd funny and something that disparages Ocean Beach -- again.
All of a sudden, the San Diego Fire-Rescue department -- the city department in charge of the lifeguards and their stations -- is insisting on an emergency $1 million in repairs to the Mission Beach Lifeguard Tower. And a city council committee, the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will be having Fire-Rescue make its case for the necessary repairs at the at 1:00 p.m. Thursday City Hall meeting. And Jen Campbell, who also of course represents Mission Beach is on board for the emergency monies -- despite the city's funding crisis.
They're all saying that the Mission Beach Lifeguard Tower is facing serious structural issues that demand immediate attention, and is showing significant signs of wear and tear, prompting concerns about its ability to withstand further deterioration. San Diego Fire-Rescue is calling for these emergency repairs to address the building's failing condition, with the possibility of falling debris becoming a serious hazard. Channel 8 reports, "According to an inspection by the City’s Development Services in November, the situation is so severe that without immediate action, the structure could become unsafe for lifeguards and the general public."
This could all be accurate and good.
But, hey, what about the Ocean Beach lifeguard station? It's been falling apart for years and the community has been requesting for repairs or a replacement. For years.
Now, comparisons are rough. The Mission Beach station is one of the busiest in the city. Mission Beach also has a town council that speaks up for the community's needs and wants.
A funny thing just happened about local lifeguard stations. Not funny funny, but odd funny and something that disparages Ocean Beach -- again.
All of a sudden, the San Diego Fire-Rescue department -- the city department in charge of the lifeguards and their stations -- is insisting on an emergency $1 million in repairs to the Mission Beach Lifeguard Tower. And a city council committee, the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will be having Fire-Rescue make its case for the necessary repairs at the at 1:00 p.m. Thursday City Hall meeting. And Jen Campbell, who also of course represents Mission Beach is on board for the emergency monies -- despite the city's funding crisis.
They're all saying that the Mission Beach Lifeguard Tower is facing serious structural issues that demand immediate attention, and is showing significant signs of wear and tear, prompting concerns about its ability to withstand further deterioration. San Diego Fire-Rescue is calling for these emergency repairs to address the building's failing condition, with the possibility of falling debris becoming a serious hazard. Channel 8 reports, "According to an inspection by the City’s Development Services in November, the situation is so severe that without immediate action, the structure could become unsafe for lifeguards and the general public."
This could all be accurate and good.
But, hey, what about the Ocean Beach lifeguard station? It's been falling apart for years and the community has been requesting for repairs or a replacement. For years.
Now, comparisons are rough. The Mission Beach station is one of the busiest in the city. Mission Beach also has a town council that speaks up for the community's needs and wants.