A 2015 oil pipeline rupture on the Gaviota coastline disrupted crude oil shipments from the region, and led to the bankruptcy of an oil company.
The state was left with dealing with the removal of Platform Holly off the Santa Barbara County coastline, as well as two piers in Goleta.
The state is presenting information to the public this week on the pier removal project. It’s a chance for the public to learn about the draft environmental impact report for the project, and to weigh in on the plans.
Eric Gilles is a Project Manager with the State Lands Commission. He says ExxonMobile stepped up to help with the mess left by Venoco’s bankruptcy. He says once the plan is finalized, the company will hire contractors and oversee the work. The current target is to do the work and have the piers gone in 2022.
The virtual meetings on the pier removal project with take place at 2, and 6 p.m. Thursday. Link to meetings:
2:00 p.m. Session
Phone: 833 548 0282 (Toll Free)
Webinar ID: 849 3813 4240
Passcode: 015518
6:00 p.m. Session
Phone: 833 548 0282 (Toll Free)
Webinar ID: 850 0160 4394
Passcode: 667796
