Addressing Infrastructure in Recreational Revival Outlining the utility infrastructure needs in Hawley Lake Recreational Area, Arizona Project Summary Community: White Mountain Apache Tribe in Hawley Lake, AZ Technical Assistance: Infrastructure Assessment Former Use: Deteriorating Vacation Cabins Future Use: Restored Vacation Cabins Hawley Lake Recreational Area is a beautiful, densely wooded lakeside vacation spot with over 100 cabins owned and operated by the White Mountain Apache Tribe (WMAT) Community Development Corporation (CDC). Only some of the cabins host tourists in the summer because many of the units are in various stages of blight and disrepair. To capitalize on the largely untapped tourism market available at Hawley Lake, the Tribe plans to demolish the damaged cabins and renovate the units that are salvageable. Additionally, through its ongoing master planning efforts, the Tribe is also discussing other potential redevelopment opportunities, including an RV park, "glamping" infrastructure, new cabins, or a new lodge. Revitalizing the Hawley Lake area will increase tourism and boost the Tribe's revenue from recreational activities. The Community's Challenge Before deciding on the future of the Hawley Lake Recreational Area, the Tribe first needed to understand the existing utility infrastructure at the site and what utility improvements are needed before committing to a path forward. EPA's Land Revitalization Technical Assistance In 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Land Revitalization Program provided contractor technical assistance to develop an infrastructure assessment of the Hawley Lake area. The assessment included reviewing documentation, visiting the site, and creating an inventory of the existing utility infrastructure, including water supply, sanitation systems, stormwater systems, electric power, telecommunications, and public roads. The assessment recommended potential upgrades, provided high-level cost estimates, and documented potential funding sources for improvements. The report also visualized the utilities via GIS maps and use of an online Viewer Map tool. With the information gleaned from this utility infrastructure report, WMAT can move forward with decisions on the future of Hawley Lake armed with a better understanding of needed utility improvements. A Map of Hawley Lake Water Lines For more information, contact Jose Garcia, EPA Region 9 Brownfields Program, at qarcia.iose@epa.gov. SEPA United States Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization Environmental Protection Agency 560-F-22-040 ------- |