The defunct South Bay Power Plant in Chula Vista will be demolished in a single implosion on Saturday to make room for a public park in the south bay community.
The 556-acre land-use plan will add parks, open space and habitat protection in place power plant. The four phases of the construction plan will spread over 24 years.
The implosion is scheduled for 7 a.m. Saturday, but if weather and other conditions are unusual, the implosion will be called off that morning.
Many in Chula Vista are looking forward to the dramatic display Saturday, but they shouldn't expect to see bursts of fire or feel an earth-shattering boom, city officials said. Explosives will be planted along the base of the plant. A large part will topple to the north. Another section will to the southeast.
Here’s some more information on where you can watch it happen:
- A viewing area was set up along Marine Way, just across the bay from where the plant is located.
- Public parking will be available at the Chula Vista Bayfront Park. The parking lot will open at 5 a.m.
- Viewing and parking will be prohibited Along Bay Boulevard and Marina Parkway
The map below shows where public parking and viewing are located.
