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MVA upgrades Rota Swimming Hole, Aponon memorial
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Posted on Apr 23 2018
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- A new sink and barbeque grill at Rota Swimming Hole in April 2018 make the site more safe and usable for residents and visitors. The repairs and renovations are part of Marianas Visitors Authority’s continuing destination enhancement program. (MVA)
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- Aponon Japanese Memorial on the island of Rota in the Mairanas is restored in March 2018 by the Marianas Visitors Authority. The site honors individuals who died on the island during World War II. (MVA)
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- Trade technician David Dre Manglona of Marianas Visitors Authority’s Rota office begins restoration of Aponon Japanese Memorial in 2018. (MVA)
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- New toilets, lavatories, and ADA handrails in April 2018 make facilities at Rota Swimming Hole more sanitary and safe. The improvements were undertaken as part of the Marianas Visitors Authority’s continuing destination enhancement program. (MVA)
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- Dilapidated structures at Rota Swimming Hole have recently been demolished as part of Marianas Visitors Authority’s continuing destination enhancement program. (MVA)
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- Repaired and repainted benches and restrooms at Rota Swimming Hole in April 2018 are part of the Marianas Visitors Authority’s continuing destination enhancement program. (MVA)
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- The pavilion at Rota Swimming Hole is shown repaired and repainted in April 2018. Repairs and renovation at the iconic site are being undertaken as part of the Marianas Visitors Authority’s continuing destination enhancement program on the island. (MVA)
One of Rota’s most popular visitor sites is getting a facelift under the Marianas Visitors Authority’s destination enhancement program.
The MVA is on track to complete a project this month to addressed safety concerns and make repairs and improvements to iconic Rota Swimming Hole.
Since January 2018, major overhauls have been made to the restroom, including the replacement of stained and damaged toilet bowls and lavatory faucets, repairs to the shower stall, and the installation of ADA-compliant handrails. A structurally unsound barbecue house and stand were demolished, and a new stand was built for picnickers. The tin roof of the wooden pavilion at the site was refurbished with new rafters, a new plywood ceiling, and a new tin roof. The restrooms and concrete pavilion were completely water blasted and repainted, giving the facilities a new shine.
“Rota Swimming Hole is one of the most popular sites on Rota for local and visitors, alike,” said product development manager Tatiana Babauta. “Almost all of our media and travel agent [familiarization] tours to Rota also visit the site, so this upgrade presents a very clean and attractive image for visitors and also make the site more clean, comfortable, and safe for residents, as well.”
Additional upgrades included the repair of a concrete sink, table, and benches at the pavilion, the demolition of unsightly concrete columns near the beach, and the construction of a three-foot wide walkway at the restrooms. Repairs to the water tank concrete pad are underway, and the Rota Mayor’s Office will replace the water tank.
As part of its ongoing destination enhancement projects on Rota, the MVA also recently completed restoration of the Aponon Japanese Memorial honoring World War II casualties on the island. The restoration included removal of mildew and repainting of both monuments. (PR)
