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mile from shore and 120 to 150feet deep. The park could be
expanded with other salvaged
vessels and materials to draw
divers to the renovated beach
area.
Scuba enthusiasts, and others
involved with developing artificial
reefs however, spoke in favor of
the project, saying that after the
city's initial outlay, Shipwreck Park
will continue to bring revenue
and tourists to the city. Kearns
Construction Co. will handle the
permitting and sinking of the vessel.
The enhanced reef is the latest
dimension in the city's vision of a
thriving,
nautically
themed
beach/retail area, designed to
draw visitors to the city. Plans for
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