The Department of Lands & Natural Resources reopened the public restroom facility at Smiling Cove Marina in Garapan in July 2023 following renovations.
The public restroom facility at Smiling Cove Marina in Garapan is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends and is maintained by the Division of Parks & Recreation. The facility’s renovation was supported by the Marianas Visitors Authority.
(MVA) — Patrons of Smiling Cove Marina and Outer Cove Marina on Saipan are enjoying a bit of relief with the recent reopening of the public restrooms facilities by the Dept. of Lands & Natural Resources with support from the Marianas Visitors Authority.
Renovations were completed earlier this month, and the restrooms — located near the boat ramp — are now open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends.
“After 24 years the Smiling Cove Marina Restrooms have been reopened,” said Floyd Masga, special advisor to the secretary of the DLNR. “This would have not been possible without the collaboration among the DLNR Secretary’s Office, the DLNR Division of Parks & Recreations, and the Marianas Visitors Authority. Overall, collaboration among agencies can lead to a more holistic and impactful facility that addresses various needs and makes a positive difference in the community it serves.”
The renovation includes new toilets, lavatories, plumbing; painting; and other improvements.
“Public restrooms are one of the most-needed community improvements right now, and we congratulate DLNR on this renovation and reopening,” said MVA Managing Director Christopher A. Concepcion. “MVA was pleased to provide this seed funding to give them a jumpstart, and we encourage everyone to help keep this and DLNR’s other public restrooms clean and in good working order for everyone’s convenience.”
The facility is maintained by DLNR-Division of Parks & Recreation.
