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PROJECT LISTING PAhoa Park Expansion- $20,000,000 This project represents the largest single investment in recreation for Puna in Hawai`i County history. Lower Puna is the fastest growing area of the island, and this community needs facilities for our children and families. The plans for the county-owned property in Pahoa Village include three covered play courts, lit baseball fields for Pony League and high school play, two multi- purpose fields, two comfort stations, and two playgrounds. Kailua District Park Phase 1 - $9,000,000 Funding for Phase 1 of the Kailua District Park will remove parts of the asphalt airport runway and provide a park road and new entrance, landscaping and parking areas to serve the beach park. A cultural resource area will be established at the north end of the park. This is a major step in implementing the Kailua Park Master Plan, which was finalized in 2009 and represents the community's vision for this heavily used recreational resource. Kapi`olani Street Extension - $6,000,000 Additional funding is required to complete this roadway, which will improve traffic flow and support the growth of the University of Hawai`i at Hilo. This connector road will open up nearly 42 acres on land for university development,providing a significant economic stimulus. The Kapi`olani Street Extension will also better connect urban Hilo with a new corridor that will include sidewalks and bikeways. Repairs/Improvements to Parks & Recreation Facilities - $4,100,000 These funds provide for repairs and improvements such as re-roofing, repainting, structural repairs, plumbing work, and repairing insect and weather damage islandwide. Work will target repairs at the most heavily used recreational sites that need immediate attention. Parks & Recreation Department ADA Compliance - $3,800,000 This administration is committed to making our Parks &Recreation facilities accessible to all residents of Hawai`i County. These funds will be used for the design and construction of projects identified in the County's plan to comply with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. Kamehameha Avenue Resurfacing- $2,600,000 This project will reconstruct Kamehameha Avenue from Ponahawai Street to Waianuenue Avenue, including drainage improvements, sidewalk and curb ramp reconstruction.