Marina Cortez Gets Port Approval for Upgrades

Byline: Taylor Hill SAN DIEGO — More upgrades are on the way at Harbor Island’s Marina Cortez, as the newly renovated 545-slip marina had its landside renovation plans unanimously approved by the San Diego Board of Port Commissioners Oct. 11. While the dock reconstruction was completed last year, the new landside plans include renovations to Marina Cortez’s main building and its support building, along with construction of a shoreline promenade that will be open to the public. Additionally, plans call for the construction of a new elevator tower. “I was on your docks last week and wanted to look at the property, and the dockside portion of the project looks to be very well done,” Commissioner Dan Malcolm said. “I also walked around the building, and (I agree) it is definitely in need of a facelift.” The $2.13 million improvement project entails renovating all of the buildings on the marina’s property, resurfacing the parking lot and adding new landscaping and lighting. Renovation work on the main building will include removing existing exterior architectural arches and adding new windows, a new roof and new stucco. New utility systems, such as upgraded electrical wiring and plumbing, will be required. Additionally, a new elevator will be added to...