New Residential Marina on Lake Keowee Gets Approval

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has authorized a new residential marina on Lake Keowee at the Seneca end near the 123 by-pass.

The approval came after an application by Duke Energy on behalf of Kensington Estates. The marina project, covering about one-half acre of land and water, is classified under the shoreline management plan for a future marina.

The approval order will require Duke Energy, as licensee, to specify that Kensington Estates at Keowee “must not unduly restrict public access” and, within two years, the licensee also must file a construction completion report. If construction is not finished, a time extension must be filed.