(Photo credit: Snapshot of page 23 from Professional Services for the South Padre Island Wind and Water Sports Park)

10/8/2020

After 4 years we are excited to pass along the news that the Wind and Water Sports Park project is moving ahead to fruition! This is a chance for anybody who is interested to submit comments.

"For accuracy and completeness of the record, all data in support of or in opposition to the proposed work should be submitted in writing setting forth sufficient detail to furnish a clear understanding of the reasons for support or opposition."

- Army Corps of Engineers in their Public Notice

What happened:
According to The City of South Padre Island's website, on November 8, 2016, an election was held by voters to authorize the city to provide for "the planning, design, improvement, and development of a sports and community venue project." Since then, the city entered into a leasing agreement to develop the Wind and Water Sports Park. The park is said to "increase access to the Laguna Madre while decreasing wetland damages."

Why it matters:
The U.S Army Corps of Engineers issued a notice as of July 30, 2020, to solicit comments from the public to "better enable us to make a reasonable decision on factors affecting the public interest."

What now:
The public has until August 31, 2020, to submit comments to the U.S Army Corps of Engineers.

For comments and requests for more information, please be sure to include our file number (SWG-2018-00232) and submit to:

Corpus Christi Field Office
Regulatory Division, CESWG-RD-R
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
5151 Flynn Parkway, Suite 306
Corpus Christi, Texas 78411-4318
361-814-5847 Phone
swg_public_notice@usace.army.mil

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