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Show Work now to avoid the delay on Scout Camp Project An unfortunate development occurred this past week to delay the development of road and other necessary camp equipment for the proposed Boy Scout Camp in Parowan Canyon. Plans had been formulated through a cooperate effort of several organizations including the Boy Scouts of America, the Be-Centennial Be-Centennial Committee, and the Utah National Guard for construction con-struction to begin this past week on a roadway into the Scout Camp area. The property on which the camp site will be located was acquired on a patant basis from the Bureau of Land Management through their recreational development program at a minimal cost. Work had then progressed to the point that funds were allocated from the Bi-Centennial committee with matching funds from the Utah National Parks Council of the BSA, and a committment had been made as late as early this month for the Engineering Company of the Utah National Guard to construct the road and other campsite facilities. The delay came about as late as last week, just days before the National Guard unit was ready to move into the area, when the feasibility of the road designed for an average grade of 15 percent, was questioned. It was finally determined by the participating parties including the BLM, who under the patant rights, must approve all construction projects, that a more feasible roadway would be desireable. As a result the project was abandoned for this year. However, efforts are already moving forward to coordinate a program that will provide a more acceptable access to the campsite. One that will meet the needs of all concerned including private property holders in the area. Officials are quick to point out that the project has just been delayed not abandoned. Tentative agreements have been reached by the state and the Utah National Guard that if necessary work can be completed the Engineering unit will plan a summer encampment at the site again next year. One of the stipulations is however, that the project can be completed by theunit in one year of camp activity. It is also tentatively acknowledged that the Bi-Centennial funds already, approved and the matching funds from the Utah Parks Council will be held for the project, which should insure that the road and other campsite construction work will be and can be accomplished ac-complished next year. It is regretable that so much planning and preparation for the construction work this summer has been delayed. But, it is also hopeful that the participating agencies can finalize the planning so that the project will simply be a delay of one year. We would encourage all groups to begin now to plan for next year to avoid a duplication of the disappointment that must be felt by many for the last minute cancellation of the construction project this year. |
