The National Park Service has announced the extension of the public comment period on an initial set of concepts that could guide the redevelopment of Caneel Bay at Virgin Islands National Park. The public comment period, which began on Jan. 18, will now be extended for fifteen additional days through March 4.
“We are very pleased to be able to offer the public additional time to share their thoughts on the future of Caneel Bay,” said Virgin Islands National Park Superintendent Nigel Fields. “Working together is crucial to creating the best possible future for Caneel Bay. We look forward to continuing to receive the public’s feedback through March 4.”
According to the release, the NPS began planning for the Caneel Bay redevelopment last fall. The goals of the redevelopment plan are to ensure the preservation and protection of natural, cultural and marine resources, provide for economic development opportunities through commercial services, maximize operational efficiencies and ensure compliance with law, regulation and policy.
In line with these objectives, four preliminary redevelopment options are proposed for the public to comment on, NPS said. To submit comments and find additional project information, including a civic engagement newsletter and a recorded presentation on the redevelopment options, visit the Caneel Bay Redevelopment project page at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/CaneelBayRedevelopment.
Written comments may also be hand-delivered or mailed to the park headquarters at:
Caneel Bay Redevelopment and Management Plan
c/o Superintendent Nigel Fields
1300 Cruz Bay Creek
St. John, VI 00830
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