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Long Beach council approves $59.8 million construction contract to rebuild Belmont Beach & Aquatic Center
Summary
After years of redesigns and funding challenges, the City Council voted to award a roughly $59.8 million construction contract and related agreements to advance the Belmont Beach & Aquatic Center project, while outlining a funding plan that combines tidelands revenue, grants and debt service to close a remaining gap.
The Long Beach City Council voted Jan. 20 to approve the construction contract for the Belmont Beach & Aquatic Center and related construction management services, clearing a major step toward replacing the temporary Belmont pool with a permanent facility.
Public Works staff told the council the recommended construction contract total is approximately $59,823,170, with a separate construction‑management agreement recommended for Arcadis. City staff framed the vote as the final major procurement step following more than a decade of planning, multiple redesigns required by the California Coastal Commission and several rebids to respond to market volatility.
City Manager Tom Modica and Public Works Director Josh Hickman reviewed the project history, telling the council the original Belmont Plaza natatorium opened in 1968 and was later closed after structural cracking. A…
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