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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,Peyton Manning Colts 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),John Stallworth Steelers 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,Gale Sayers Bears Jersey, Dr. Roger Luncheon at his post-Cabinet press briefing last Thursday said,Eddie George Titans 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,Terrell Owens 49ers Jersey, according to the source,L.C. Greenwood Steelers Jersey, the lighthouse would not be obsolete since it will still function as a navigational aid for vessels travelling south. Meanwhile,Johnny Unitas Colts 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,John Matuszak Raiders Jersey, management of MARAD had discussions with the Chinese firm,Sean Taylor Redskins 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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