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<br /> <br /> <br />Harry Kim <br />Roxcie L. Waltjen <br />Mayor <br />Director <br /> <br /> <br />Maurice C. Messina <br />Wil Okabe <br /> <br />Deputy Director <br />Managing Director <br /> <br />DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION <br />101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6  Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 <br />(808) 961-8311  Fax (808) 961-8411 <br />Email: parks_recreation@hawaiicounty.gov <br />http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/parks-and-recreation/ <br /> <br />NEWS RELEASE <br /> <br />May 21, 2019 <br /> <br />Lihiwai Street Reopens after Debris Removal <br /> <br />The County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks and Recreation (P&R) announces that the <br />section of Lihiwai Street, located within Lili‘uokalani Gardens, which was closed on <br />May 20, 2019, is now open to all vehicular and pedestrian through-traffic. <br /> <br />P&R’s maintenance division, along with crane operators from Kea’au Service Station, <br />successfully removed large logs and other debris deposited along the shoreline during <br />Hurricane Lane. Thanks to the work crews’ hard work and safe operations, the project <br />was completed two days ahead of schedule. <br /> <br />The Department appreciates the public’s understanding while these cleanup efforts <br />were undertaken to ensure the safety of park users, boaters, and ocean enthusiasts. <br /> <br />For more information, please call the Department of Parks & Recreation administration <br />office at 961-8311. <br /> <br /> <br />County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br /> <br /> <br />