MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Mammoth Cave National Park seeking public comments on an Environmental Assessment to replace obsolete seasonal housing units with multiplex housing units and additional amenities during a public scoping period from October 30 to November 29. Full information on the proposed plan will be provided during a public open house on Monday, November 13 at the Mammoth Cave Picnic Area’s enclosed shelter from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Seasonal park service staff, interns, and volunteers at Mammoth Cave National Park who need short term housing use the housing units during the busy spring, summer, and fall seasons. The three current housing units are rapidly deteriorating and are currently being used beyond their useful life. In addition, the buildings do not meet various other requirements, lack automatic fire support, and do not comply with National Park Service quarters policy.
The Environmental Assessment will review a proposed plan to replace the existing housing units with two multi-story buildings in accordance with NPS Housing designs. The new units will provide additional housing amenities including indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, an outdoor pavilion, options for large item storage, and parking for residents.
Comments on the EA may be submitted at parkplanning.nps.gov/MACASeasonalHousing, however you can also mail your comments to Mammoth Cave National Park. All mail-in comments must be postmarked by November 29. Anonymous comments, bulk comments submitted on behalf of others, and comments submitted via e-mail will not be accepted.
