KEKAHA — The Kaua‘i Fire Department is inviting public comment on the relocation of the Kekaha lifeguard tower. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the current location of the Kekaha tower and its associated improvements are in violation
KEKAHA — The Kaua‘i Fire Department is inviting public comment on the relocation of the Kekaha lifeguard tower.
According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the current location of the Kekaha tower and its associated improvements are in violation of the rules governing federal assistance for the Kekaha Beach Road Shore Protection Project.
Failure to maintain the project in accordance with these federal requirements could result in the loss of future assistance for shore protection work in this area.
In order to comply with these rules and regulations, the state and county have been informed by U.S. ACE that the tower must be relocated to at least 300 feet west of its current location.
Two alternate locations are being proposed. One is approximately 164 yards west of the current location, and the other is in the improved area of MacArthur Beach Park.
Public comments should be submitted to KFD Ocean Safety Bureau via fax at 241-6508, e-mail at oceansafety@kauai.gov, or by mail to 3083 Akahi St., #101, Lihu‘e 96766.
Comments will be accepted through Jan. 26.
