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he Marriott Hotel will have a revolving light atop as a navigational aid for vessels leaving and entering Port Georgetown. In fact,Rod Langway Capitals Jersey, even as the hotel is being constructed the contractor is expected to have the light in place and functional.A source close to the management of the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD),Doug Harvey Canadiens Jersey, said that the Marriott Hotel when completed will be taller than the lighthouse. The structure will obstruct light emanating from the 103-foot lighthouse located at Kingston.But Cabinet Secretary,Andrei Markov Canadiens Jersey, Dr. Roger Luncheon at his post-Cabinet press briefing last Thursday said,Brad Richards Red Wings Jersey, “This revelation has not been brought home to Cabinet about another reason for disparaging this transformative project initiative (Marriott). Now we are interfering with light from the lighthouse.”Dr. Luncheon jested that a new improved light house would be constructed.However,Kyle Quincey Red Wings Jersey, according to the source,Niklas Kronwall Red Wings Jersey, the lighthouse would not be obsolete since it will still function as a navigational aid for vessels travelling south. Meanwhile,Vladimir Konstantinov Red Wings Jersey, vessels travelling in the northern direction will be guided by light originating from the light affixed to the Marriott Hotel.According to the source,Jonas Gustavsson Red Wings Jersey, management of MARAD had discussions with the Chinese firm,Tom Barrasso Penguins Jersey, Shanghai Construction Group constructing the hotel on the importance of having this important navigational aid in place as soon as possible.The contractor was informed of the specific light that would need to be procured and the manner in which the light has to function effectively.The source noted that MARAD has not received any formal complaints regarding the hotel blocking the light from persons who require the navigational aid. |
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