The Ogden Point breakwater will reopen Tuesday at 10 a.m.

Workers have been installing handrails and upgrading the breakwater since early February.

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The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority said it decided to spend $500,000 to install railings on the 700-metre breakwater, built in 1916, to cover liability issues. Opponents argued the railings were too expensive, unsightly and not necessary. Those in favour said it boosted safety, met insurance requirements and allowed people with mobility issues to use the breakwater. — Times Colonist