A new pedestrian gate with a key card reader will be installed this week at the Kiva primarily for the safety of Copper Cove members. The gate is also required since the association has instituted a new electric gate card system replacing the old remote gate opener devices for the gates at the Kiva and Black Creek Park. With the new system,  a pedestrian has no way to exit the Kiva Park since the automatic gate opener is triggered only by a vehicle.

The new electronic card system reduces operational costs for the association membership with the replacement of the much more expensive remotes. The remotes cost the association approximately $22 a piece but the new cards cost much less or about $3.00 each.  The new gate construction begins Wednesday and is scheduled to be completed by Thursday evening .