Port of Los Angeles has wrapped up a US$22.7 million restoration project at Berths 177-182, significantly upgrading its infrastructure along the East Basin Channel in Wilmington.
Construction, which began in November 2023 following approval by the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners two months earlier, involved the development of approximately 382 linear feet of new concrete wharf, 62 feet wide. Additional improvements included slope erosion repairs and the installation of upgraded bollards.
The project replaces part of a timber wharf that was severely damaged in a 2014 fire. The new structure has been built to meet the Port’s seismic safety standards, ensuring greater resilience against future incidents.
“This project’s completion, especially in the wake of recent devastating fires like those at Eaton and Palisades, underscores the urgent need to prioritize long-term resilience in our rebuilding efforts,” said Gene Seroka, Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles. “We’re proud to deliver this critical infrastructure while keeping steel-handling operations running smoothly.”
Dina Aryan-Zahlan, Deputy Executive Director of Development at the Port, emphasized the importance of designing infrastructure with future risks in mind. “Fire prevention is a vital component of our operational planning,” she noted. “With more than a century of history behind us, modernizing our terminals is essential to staying competitive.”
