Why is the Pebbles Beach access closed?
In early February 2020, there was some land slippage at two properties on Franklin Road which overlooks Pebbles Beach. In 2022, the Town hired Geotechnical Engineers to complete an assessment of the stairs, and due to slope stability concerns, we are currently restricting access to the beach for safety reasons.
Construction of the stairs and bank stabilization is substantially complete, with the only remaining deficiency being the installation of a handrail at the bottom portion of the stairs and the installation of erosion control measures. The remaining work is to be done by the end of this year, but the final landscaping will have to wait until 2025, due to concerns of having freshly placed topsoil erode during heavy rainfall events. Staff are developing a plan for improvements to the park above the slope and stairs, which may include a combination of landscaping, hardscaping, and other minor amenities (picnic tables, benches, etc.). This will be presented for consideration for inclusion in the landscaping budget.
The park will be closed to the public during this period.
Thank you for your understanding and support!
