Lake Tahoe EIP

Alta Mira Public Access Improvements

Project Number
03.01.01.0005
Action Priority
Improve Public Access
Implementers
California Tahoe Conservancy
Supporting Agencies
California Tahoe Conservancy
Primary Contact
Scott Cecchi (scott.cecchi@tahoe.ca.gov)

Stage
Implementation
Duration
2014 - 2030
Total Project Cost
$8,000,000
Funding Request
$0
Sustainable Recreation Program Improve Public Access
Improvements to public lakefront properties at El Dorado and Conolley Beaches in South Lake Tahoe, focused on public lake access, open space, view corridors, shoreline stability, and water quality. In 2014 and 2015, the Conservancy acquired additional land, removed development and stabilized impacted areas, and developed initial conceptual plans for public amenities. In 2019, the Conservancy repaired severe shoreline, drainage infrastructure, and public access failures. In 2020, the Conservancy initiated comprehensive planning, including environmental review for Alta Mira and engineering for Conolley Beach.

Targeted Performance Measures

  • Facilities Improved or Created
  • Length of Public Shoreline Added
  • Projects Meeting Scenic Quality Standards

Threshold Categories

  • Recreation
  • Scenic Resources
  • Water Quality
Concept Design - Cantilever
(Timing: Before) (~946 KB)
Credit: Design Workshop Concept Design - Cantilever

Location

Targeted Funding

Secured Funding: California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC), $907,305

No Funding Source Identified

Photos

Before
Concept Design - street view
(Timing: Before) (~776 KB)
Credit: Design Workshop
Concept Design - street view
Concept Design - Entrance Overhead view
(Timing: Before) (~537 KB)
Credit: Design Workshop
Concept Design - Entrance Overhead view
During
Demolition of former Alta Mira building
(Timing: During) (~452 KB)
Credit: Scott Cecchi
Demolition of former Alta Mira building
Demolition of former Alta Mira parking lot
(Timing: During) (~234 KB)
Credit: Scott Cecchi
Demolition of former Alta Mira parking lot
After
Fremont Overlook shoreline protection (11/18/2019)
(Timing: After) (~7,442 KB)
Credit: Conservancy
Fremont Overlook shoreline protection (11/18/2019)
New outfall pipe (11/18/2019)
(Timing: After) (~7,569 KB)
Credit: Conservancy
New outfall pipe (11/18/2019)

Project Fact Sheet Data as of 04/29/2024