The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will consider awarding a construction contract that would transform the 58-acre Tunitas Creek Beach into San Mateo County's new regional coastal park.
The project was long planned for a scenic stretch of sandy beach framed by cliffs visible from Highway 1.
Turning Tunitas Creek into the new coastal park involves creating trails and scenic overlooks, as well as adding picnic tables.
Additionally, plans include improved parking and the construction of public restrooms, ranger facilities, and interpretive displays and signage.
Tunitas Creek Beach is located about eight miles south of Half Moon Bay and was purchased from a private owner by the Peninsula Open Space Trust in 2017 and sold to the county in 2020.
It is worth noting that through donor support and ongoing fundraising, Peninsula Open Space Trust has contributed millions toward development and construction costs.
Following an extensive public outreach process, County Parks along with partners Peninsula Open Space Trust and Coastal Conservancy unveiled a preferred design that seeks to balance recreation with environmental stewardship.
Project design and permitting costs were funded through a grant from the California State Coastal Conservancy.
The county received three bids for the project, with the lowest being $11,593,710. The project would be paid for with funds from the county's Capital Projects Fund, San Mateo County Measure K funds and a Proposition 68 grant from the California Department of Parks and Recreation.
The Board will consider the contract at its regularly scheduled meeting at 9:00 a.m. this Tuesday, June 13, where members of the public will be able to participate in the meeting in person or remotely via the Zoom platform.
The meeting will be held in the Board Chambers at 400 County Center in Redwood City.
The meeting can be accessed via Zoom online at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/91835129034 with a webinar ID: 918 3512 9034.
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