City officials celebrated the grand re-opening of Dock 10 at Rainbow Harbor in Downtown Long Beach over the weekend.
The new 514-foot-long dock facility, which opened on Saturday, cost about $2.5 million from the Tidelands Fund. According to the City, it’s ADA accessible and has a smooth concrete walking surface and safety lighting.
“This public facility is another step forward for the City of Long Beach as we enhance Rainbow Harbor and our beautiful waterfront,” said Mayor Robert Garcia in a statement. “The new Dock 10 will help promote recreational boating, and also boost local business activity by improving public access to Rainbow Harbor, Shoreline Village and other areas of Long Beach.”
The new dock will provide shore power so boats can use electrical equipment free of engine usage, which leads to fewer emissions. It also includes three sewage pump-outs connected to the sewer system, fire extinguishers and an emergency telephone. It is expected to have a lifespan that is double that of the 313-foot-long deteriorated wooden dock that it replaced.