TACOMA, WA – Metro Parks Tacoma restricted access to a section of waterfront sidewalk at Point Defiance Marina for public safety earlier this year while assessing damage caused by seawater erosion near the entrance to Anthony’s Restaurant.
Engineers discovered a portion of the timber bulkhead – a seawall that separates the shoreline from pedestrian pathways – has partially failed. Waves crashing below the wall at high tide have undermined the soil and gravel, destabilizing the sidewalk.
Key Peninsula Construction will begin repairs to the bulkhead and sidewalk that are anticipated to take a few months to complete.
Anthony’s Restaurant will remain open during construction.
On-site signage will guide patrons to a temporary alternative restaurant entrance accessible via the Boathouse area. A drop-off area will also be available for customers near the new temporary restaurant entrance…