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Airport seeks $1.5M emergency contract to repair eroding seawall at runway ends
Summary
San Francisco International Airport staff asked the committee to approve an emergency declaration and a $1.5 million capital contract to repair seawall erosion at the ends of runways 19L/19R after geotechnical assessments found critical sections; the committee recommended approval.
The committee recommended approval of an emergency declaration requested by the San Francisco International Airport to repair critical seawall erosion at the ends of runways 19L and 19R.
Kathy Weidner of the airport described summer inspections that found significant erosion and seepage; geotechnical consultants concluded portions of the seawall were in critical condition and recommended immediate repairs to avoid failure that could flood runways or create sinkholes. The city identified Dutra Group as the contractor with technical expertise to perform the repairs from crane work over the bay side so the runways can remain operational. The airport will use capital improvement program funds to pay the estimated $1.5 million contract.
Weidner placed the emergency work in the context of a broader shoreline protection project (estimated at $57M) designed to address longer‑term sea‑level rise and 100‑year flood protections. The Budget Legislative Analyst emphasized that the airport lacks a periodic inspection program and that absence contributed to the need for emergency procurement; BLA recommended approval while urging development of a periodic inspection program in coordination with FEMA and the Port.
Public commenters, including Eric Brooks of the San Francisco Green Party, urged the city to use updated sea‑level‑rise science and to consider higher estimates when planning the longer program to avoid future costly fixes. The committee approved the declaration and recommended the resolution to the full board.
