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Grading, demolition completed at Happy Camp

The POA announced that the Hap-
py Camp Construction Project is on
schedule and expected to be completed
by Memorial Day. The grading and de-
molition are completed; sewer, water
and electrical trenching are next.
Both the upper and lower roads have
been relocated to the west, away from
the lake. The campsites will be longer,
deeper and angled to create easier ac-
cess for RVs. The grading
The Happy Camp Construction Proj- and demoli-
ect will be an extensive modernization tion are
of the campground area to include re- completed at
habilitation and/or replacement of the Happy Camp.
asphalt roads, new concrete walkways, Sewer, water
new sewer system, new water laterals and electri-
and new electrical system. cal trenching
There will be campsite and road are next. The
layout changes to accommodate larger project is on
RVs with slide-outs. Twenty-one addi- schedule to
tional campsites with RV hookups will be completed
be added. by Memorial
There will be a total electrical sys- Day.
tem upgrade that includes a new Edison
transformer, new conduit and wiring
and new electrical pedestals to accom-
modate modern RV’s and increased
overall electrical loads. Street lighting
and power poles will also be replaced.
In a second phase of the project, the
restrooms will be remodeled and the PHOTO BY DONNA RITCHIE
campground office will be relocated
closer to the lake.
The POA Board of Directors ap-
proved the total project cost of prises is a general contracting firm based completed before Memorial Day, one of most unique amenities. It offers both
$774,300 with $649,300 to come from in Vista, CA and they recently completed the busiest weekends of the year at the water views and beach-front camping
the Repair and Replacement Fund 02- a very similar campground project for the campground. This year, the POA will to members and their guests. Its docks
670 and $125,000 to come from the City of Lake Elsinore. The POA received hold a lottery for Memorial Day week- make it a great spot for water sports and
Road Reserve Fund 03-0670. 10 bids; DMC Enterprises submitted the end campground reservations. The lot- fishing.
The project was awarded to DMC lowest bid. For more information about tery will be similar to the system used More information about POA projects
Enterprises during the Regular Session DMC, visit dmc-ent.com. for July 4. can found on the POA’s website at can-
Board Meeting on Jan. 2. DMC Enter- The POA’s goal is to have the project Happy Camp is one of Canyon Lake’s yonlakepoa.com.