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KUAM News – It’s summer break for many locals and tourists alike. The sun’s out and what a great time to get back to enjoying our parks and beaches. But despite, the island still picking up the pieces from the storm, many are still eager to find some relief at our parks and beaches
But the question stands – when will they open?
Recovery from Typhoon Mawar is underway in the heat of the summer. But before you try to cool off at some of the island’s beaches and parks, you may want to be wary of its closure.
The Department of Parks & Recreation now going down the line of its parks priority list with plans to reopen three of the most popular areas. Parks & Rec deputy director Jack Hattig told KUAM News, “Ypao Beach Park, Matapang Beach Park, and Fort Apugan as our top three.”
DPR working with the Department of Public Works, Black Hill National Forest, and the G3 Conservation Corps to clear debris to bring to green waste sites. These clean up efforts already finished at Fort Apugan and inching closer to completion at Ypao in Tumon.
“Right now,” continued, Hattig, “we’re about– – would venture to say we’re almost done – with Ypao, from what I understand. We should be done by today or tomorrow, which leaves us an opportunity for our contractor to come in and do the mowing and cutting of the grass.”
And closer to the shoreline, the large “GUAM” sign that has served as the perfect backdrop for tourists and locals alike knocked down by strong storm conditions.
“The Department of Parks and Recreation doesn’t have the equipment to move the heavy sign, all the letters, so we’re going to work together with them on their timeline to see what they can do to get some special equipment to move it in place before we open the park,” he shared.
As for the status of Matapang Beach Park, Hattig says there’s a lot more work to be done, with the Tumon beach sustaining extensive damage from Mawar.
Meanwhile, DPR still has 60 parks including historical sites to tend, with plans to reopen east and west hagatna areas should Liberation Day festivities pull through next month.
Source : https://www.kuam.com/story/49114169/cleanup-at-public-parks-ongoing