Opinion: The never-ending San Diego infrastructure blues are even worse than previously thought [Opinion]
Now new assessments suggest that the problem is far worse than previously acknowledged or understood. Because of aging bridges, roads, sewer mains, storm drains and other city projects built in the 1950s and 1960s, the city now estimates its infrastructure backlog to be. The number reflects the gap between available funding and expected infrastructure needs over the next five years.
The sum has more than doubled over the past three years due to new state mandates, the increasing cost of infrastructure upgrades and more thorough evaluations of the condition of city properties., finding more infrastructure money won’t be easy. But Gloria and the City Council need to level with the public about what can be done, make specific promises and stick to them. This issue isn’t just about infrastructure. It’s about whether San Diegans can trust their government to do basic tasks.