LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — After Callville Bay's original ramp closed due to historically low levels at Lake Mead, a local company has taken the initiative to keep the reservoir open for all boaters.
On Wednesday morning, Lake Mead Mohave Adventures unraveled the new Mobi-mat, which will serve as an adaptive way for boaters to continue to launch various watercraft in Lake Mead.
TODAY: Lake Mead will once again be accessible to boaters after a new ramp has been unfurled by @lmmadventures. @abelgarcianews tell us more: https://t.co/OzXR80Ezuj pic.twitter.com/3QmI4sqxUY
— KTNV 13 Action News (@KTNV) January 18, 2023
The Mobi-mat is a patented, roll-out polyester beach access mat, designed for creating boat launches and accommodating light and medium vehicle traffic on supporting but unstable grounds such as sand, soil, mud and gravel on the shoreline of lakes.
With price points ranging from $50,000 to $60,000, LMMA says these mats are recognized by the most demanding expeditionary units in the world as amphibious landing roadways.
While the installation of the mat is underway, LMMA says its main goal is to keep the bay accessible to the public. And though Park Services approved the mat, LMMA's purchase of the mat makes this possible, they tell KTNV.
For more on Lake Mead's new adaptive ramp, tune in to 13 Action News at 5 and 6 p.m. at ktnv.com/live.
