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Renovation of GW Parkway Rest Areas to Start Soon
The comfort stations will be closed during the construction, according to the park service. Temporary toilets will be provided.
FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA -- –The George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) will rehabilitate three comfort stations in parks along the roadway, the National Park Service announced Thursday.
This rehabilitation project will modernize the facilities and ensure compliance with Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS) at:
- Belle Haven Marina
- Columbia Island Marina
- Daingerfield Island
The comfort stations will be closed during the construction, according to the park service. Temporary toilets will be provided. Weather permitting, all three restrooms will be reopened by Nov. 1. This project was funded by park entrance fees, the NPS noted. The regulations of the Recreational Fee Program require the park to spend the fees on projects that benefit the visitors.
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The construction for Belle Haven Marina comfort station will start Tuesday and end on Sept. 9, 2016. The construction for the Daingerfield Island comfort station will start on July 19 and end on Sept. 23, 2016. The construction for the Columbia Island Comfort Station start on August 1 and end on Nov. 1, 2016.
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