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Tues Jan 8 2007 - The USCG Calls for Public Hearings on the Proposed Marina Design.

During the course of discussions with the United States Coast Guard, it was learned they are strongly opposed to the proposed design. Since they operate the Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Louisville which "guides mariners through the treacherous waters near the Falls of the Ohio", their opposition is based on the congestion that would result from the introduction of an overly large number of recreational vessels in close proximity to the restricted commercial channel adjacent to The Harbor. This concern has been well known to the Corps and the developers all along as it was included in numerous public comments, including ours. (see USACE Comment and  Additional Details ) 

Examination of the criteria used in the USCG determinations uncovered the fact that no one, including the Corps, had pointed out the navigational safety concerns voiced by the local boating community as it pertains to operating a recreational vessel in such a poorly designed layout. Once again, our interests and opinions had been overlooked. We were happy to supply the comments previously submitted to the Corps

Given the concerted efforts by the WDC and others to keep any controversial issues surrounding this development initiative out of the public eye and the reluctance shown by the USACE to address the navigational safety and operational concerns, we can only hope this will finally bring the public hearings we have been requesting for over a year. It remains to be seen if this will be done behind closed doors or if the local boating community will be properly notified and given the opportunity to participate. 

Contrary to the picture painted by Louisville Waterfront Development Corporation the true value of the Louisville Municipal Yacht Basin (as it was known at the time) to the citizens of Louisville Metro can best be seen in this Letter of Thanks from The City of Louisville to the KY Administrator of the WPA. 

Other documents in this collection are from Harry Hopkins, National Director of the WPA, The U S Corps of Engineers, and The Secretary of the Army... among others. Selected excerpts will be posted on this website as time permits.