TDC Seeks Public Input on Inlet Beach Restrooms

[BeachSiO2]

TDC Seeks Public Input on Inlet Beach Restrooms​

Public Meetings to be Held August 13 and 14​

WALTON COUNTY, Fla.—(July 16, 2008)— The Walton County Tourist Development Council (TDC) is hosting a series of community meetings regarding the construction of a new restroom facility at the Inlet Beach Regional Access. The long awaited facility is part of the original management plan developed in the late 1990’s and will be developed with community input.

At the July 10 Beach Management Committee meeting, the development plan was presented and discussion primarily focused on the building’s proximity to the road. The building will be similar to the recently completed Van Ness Butler Jr. Regional Beach Access with one major design change- the addition of solar panels. This will be the first TDC restroom facility that utilizes an alternative energy source.

The next meetings will be held on August 13 at 6 p.m. at the Rosemary Beach Town Hall Building and August 14 at 8:30 a.m. at the Coastal Branch Library. A plan for the facilities will be presented, followed by a question and answer session. The public is encouraged to attend and participate.

“It is important for the public to participate in the planning of this building,” said Dave Sell, beach maintenance manager in Beaches of South Walton. “This project has been in the works for many years, and we want to make sure that it meets the needs of the community and our visitors.”

The Inlet Beach Regional Beach Access is the County’s largest public beach access with more than 100 parking spaces and temporary portable restrooms. The new facilities will replace the portable restrooms and will help Beaches of South Walton obtain state funding toward the Phase II beach restoration project for the 30-A corridor.

For more information about Inlet Beach restrooms, contact Beach Maintenance Manager Dave Sell at 850-267-1216.

 

[ShallowsNole]

Personally, as a frequent visitor to bathrooms, I'm in favor of them.

 

[BeachSiO2]

bump

 

[jodiFL]

Ill be out of town both days.

 

[BeachSiO2]

Ill be out of town both days.

As noted in the post, you can still call Dave Sell and go by the TDC to see the plan and make comments. These meetings are just another opportunity to participate in the process, not the only one.

 

[Smiling JOe]

I'm for them, too. I'd like to once again request that in order to help save water, any shower that is installed, use a lever type handle to make it easier to cut off the water. Sunscreen on the hands and handles makes it very difficult to cut off the water. Also, I'd like to recommend that water savers be placed on the faucets in the bathrooms. They are available free of charge at Regional Utilities.

 

[BeachSiO2]

I'm for them, too. I'd like to once again request that in order to help save water, any shower that is installed, use a lever type handle to make it easier to cut off the water. Sunscreen on the hands and handles makes it very difficult to cut off the water. Also, I'd like to recommend that water savers be placed on the faucets in the bathrooms. They are available free of charge at Regional Utilities.

Good rec's and I will make sure the TDC hears about them.

 

[BeachSiO2]

Bumpitty, bump, bump.... Please come out....

 

[idlewind]

I am all in favor of as many facilities along the beach as we have space to put them. They will pay for themselves many times over. And Smiling Joe had great suggestions for both showers and water conservation. His shower idea was especially user friendly. Extra space for changing areas that do not have water/bathrooms would also be cost effective and be a great service for everyone.

 

[BeachSiO2]

Bump... I hope some of you will be able to attend tonight or tomorrow. If not, you can still get more information and comment by calling Dave Sell of the TDC at 800-822-6877, 850 267-1216, or dsell@beachesofsouthwalton.com