T&CP demands EPA for Zip Flyer project!
In a letter dated April 10, 2012 to the investors, the Government department requested a detailed study or report addressing the following issues: public safety, visual impact, noise integration and slope stability.
The letter explained that the study is crucial to identify feasibility alternative measures to avoid, reduce or mitigate any significant adverse impacts to acceptable standards. A geotechnical study is also required.
Virgin Islands News Online was reliably informed that this request was made since September 7, 2011.
Meanwhile, Virgin Islands News Online had asked Hodge when he intended to construct the ride, however he stated that the Town and Country Planning has “some issues” with the plans which he hopes to be remedied shorty. “So if that is sorted out soon, I am hoping by November to have it up running in time for the peak season.”
At a meeting held on April 12, 2012, residents seemed receptive to the idea proposed by two Cane Garden Bay businessmen - Bobby Hodge and Jenaro Callwood - who are willing to put up an estimated $2M, to erect a Zip Flyer in the community.
Against this backdrop, over 30 residents turned up to hear the benefits that the “thrill of the skyride” would offer to the Territory. Zip-Flyers are Hi-Tech zip line thrill rides that are exciting, breath-taking, and adrenaline rides several feet in the air.
In giving an overview of the project, Shawn Lerner, Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Zip-Flyer had told residents that when constructed the Zip-Flyer will be 3,800 feet in length and at the highest point of the ride will be 200 feet and the lowest is 40 feet. Top speed on the ride is 62 miles per hour.
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