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Council approves permanent pedestrian easements to secure public access along Bridgewater Channel
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The Lake Havasu City Council approved permanent nonexclusive access easement agreements with property owners adjacent to the Bridgewater Channel to preserve pedestrian connectivity; council emphasized maintenance arrangements and ongoing negotiations for related state‑land parcels.
The Lake Havasu City Council voted to approve access easement agreements securing permanent public pedestrian connectivity along the Bridgewater Channel near the London Bridge area.
Planning and public‑works staff (Mr. Thuneman) explained the easements cover Lots 1 and 2 — including the London Bridge Resort and adjacent shops — establishing nonexclusive pedestrian rights along the seawall and boardwalk, while limiting vehicular ingress to city and authorized agents for emergency response and maintenance. Staff said some portions of adjacent shoreline are state land and negotiations with the State Land Department and other owners remain ongoing.
Council members pressed for clarity on maintenance responsibilities and liability. The council discussed language that grants the city the ability — but not the obligation — to perform permanent improvements, while the grantee and grantor have defined day‑to‑day maintenance roles in the maintenance agreement. Council also thanked the Flatley family (London Bridge Resort) for cooperating in securing easements recorded with the County Recorder.
The motion to approve the access easement agreements passed with six council members voting aye and one recusal. Staff said the easements will be recorded and the city will continue discussions with the state for additional public‑access protections.
