The government agencies that are reviewing the report are expected to brief the public and answer some questions starting at 6:30 p.m.
Joe M. Inos Jr., director of the Department of Public Works’ Technical Service Division, said the environmental assessment started last July and is still being conducted in the area in order to come up with mitigation measures for the possible environmental impact of the project.
Inos’ division is tasked to implement the project.
The Kalabera Cave project involves the construction of parking spaces for tour buses, vans and cars on 8,000 square meters of public land in Marpi, which is presently being used for cattle grazing.
Inos said the primary agencies — the Department of Lands and Natural Resources’ Division of Fish and Wildlife and the Historical Preservation Office — are still reviewing the environmental assessment report.
The breeding season for certain species of birds, particularly those that are considered threatened, is being determined.
The area is also being examined for archeological materials.
The Division of Environmental Quality has submitted its comments and made some inquiry after reviewing 30 percent of the report.
DPW has already addressed some of DEQ’s concerns, Inos said.
The Coastal Resource Management Office has also reviewed 30 percent of the report and finds it acceptable.
The Kalabera Cave development is among the projects that the administration said will enhance the island as a tourist destination.
