In December 2019 construction began on a Navy project to build a replacement ammunition pier, associated waterfront facilities, causeway and public boating channel inside Anaheim Bay. The project is scheduled to take up to five years to complete. See below for project updates, timelines, and additional information.
A new civilian boating channel through the Anaheim Bay opened to the public in January 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.
Update - April 8, 2024 - Work is currently focusing on pier deck infrastructure and support buildings. Final pile driving operations are set to start this week and last for approximately 2-3 weeks. Ship operations at the new pier could start as early as this week. Please see the video at the bottom of this page for the latest changes to the harbor area.
Project Schedule (Subject to Change)
Task |
Schedule |
Status |
Mobilize |
December 2019 |
Complete |
Rock Removal |
December 2019 - Summer 2020 |
Complete |
Causeway Creation |
Winter 2020 - Early 2024 |
Complete |
North Mole Partial Removal |
Spring 2020 - Fall 2020 |
Complete |
New Civilian Boat Channel |
Spring 2020 - Winter 2021 |
Complete |
Inner Harbor Dredging |
Spring 2020 - Fall 2021 |
Complete |
New Truck Turnaround Construction |
Spring 2021 - Fall 2023 |
Complete |
New Pier Construction |
Fall 2021 - Summer 2024 |
Underway |
New Inner Breakwater Construction |
Winter 2022 - Summer 2023 |
Complete |
Support Buildings Construction |
Winter 2023 - Summer 2024 |
Underway |
Mooring Dolphin Construction |
Summer 2022 - Spring 2024 |
Underway |
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. Scenes from this video are not intended to be used for navigational purposes.