A massive sandbar blocked an SF harbor for months. Why didn't the city take care of it?

A large sandbar has blocked the San Francisco Marina's West Harbor for months, restricting access for boaters, businesses, nonprofits and emergency responders. Now, the city says it should be open by the end of the week, but why did it take so long to dredge?

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According to ABC7 Bay Area’s linked item, A massive sandbar blocked an SF harbor for months. Why didn’t the city take care of it?, A large sandbar has blocked the San Francisco Marina’s West Harbor for months, restricting access for boaters, businesses, nonprofits and emergency responders. Now, the city says it should be open by the end of the week, but why did it take so long to dredge?

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