Final Lagoon Dewatering Plan Submitted to Coastal Commission

The final drainage plan for the Malibu Lagoon project has been submitted to the California Coastal Commission, a State Parks official confirmed Tuesday.

"We're ready to move to the next step," said Tom Dore, a public information officer for California State Parks.

Under a permit already approved by the Coastal Commission, the contractor, Ford E.C., Inc. was required to submit the current conditions at the site. By submitting the dewatering plan, the contractor met the conditions of the permit, according to Dore.

A new permit is not required, Dore said, adding that everything is moving forward on schedule.

Craig Sap, regional manager for State Parks, has previously said the final dewatering plan will be made public.

The initial plan drew criticism from opponents of the project, including Malibu City Manager Jim Thorsen. (Read more about .)

Former Malibu City Council candidate Andy Lyon has criticized State Parks, alleging that they made last minute changes to the dewatering plan without releasing the additions to the public.