SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City of South Lake Tahoe will begin construction on Phase 2 of the El Dorado Beach Revetment and Improvement Project on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
Phase 2 work will include removing the existing plastic sandbags that have served as temporary shoreline-stabilizing barriers and replacing them with a rock revetment, a structure that stabilizes the shoreline. The work will also include backfilling the area with sand to maintain a beach area, trimming exposed geotextile fabric, and repairing the boulder revetment on the east side of the beach. Construction is anticipated to be completed by October 15, 2026. The schedule may extend beyond October 15 depending on construction progress, weather conditions, and permitting agency approvals.
During construction, the following areas will be closed to the public:
- El Dorado Beach
- Lakeview Commons
- El Dorado Beach boat ramp
- Lakeview Commons/Boat Ramp parking lot
The project contractor will install temporary fencing around the upper portion of Lakeview Commons and the Lakeview Commons/Boat Ramp parking lot. While construction will occur primarily on El Dorado Beach, the City is restricting access to a larger area to secure the work zone, provide space for construction staging and equipment, and maintain public safety.
The El Dorado Beach Revetment and Improvement Project is a three-phase effort to stabilize the shoreline at El Dorado Beach, protect existing Lakeview Commons infrastructure, and preserve community access to the beach. All project phases are being designed in consultation with agency partners, including the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board. All work completed in Phase 2 is anticipated to be incorporated into the future Phase 3, which will address the long-term stabilization design solution for El Dorado Beach.
All three phases of the project are intended to reduce shoreline erosion and sedimentation, support compliance with water quality standards, and help protect Lake Tahoe’s beneficial uses.
“This work is an important step in protecting the El Dorado Beach shoreline, Lakeview Commons infrastructure, and Lake Tahoe’s water quality,” said Hilary Roverud, City Manager. We appreciate the community’s patience during this temporary closure as the City completes these needed improvements.”
For more information about the El Dorado Beach Revetment and Improvement Project, visit: www.cityofslt.gov/