Dover Shores News - Galaxy Slope Failure Update
Update on the Galaxy Slope Failure
The following information was provided this afternoon by the city public information officer:
The City of Newport Beach is supporting the Galaxy Drive homeowners during this difficult time. The situation remains uncertain, as the landslide that damaged the backyard of 1930 Galaxy Dr. continues to settle and move. Geologists have also noted some land movement at the two neighboring properties, at 1924 and 1936 Galaxy. The City will continue to assist the impacted homeowners to assess the ongoing risk to their homes and expedite any permitting necessary for them to stabilize the slope.
Newport Beach staff has notified officials from the state Department of Fish and Wildlife, which has jurisdiction over the slope area as part of the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve. In addition, City crews have deployed mobile pumps on Galaxy Drive to divert water away from a storm drain line that was damaged in the landslide.
Geologists will continue to monitor the landslide for any signs of further movement. As a precaution, the City is also monitoring areas around Galaxy Drive for any signs of potential slope failure.
