Hawai‘i County to Present Plans for Improving Hilo Municipal Golf Course (5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2014, Hawai‘i County Council Chambers, 25 Aupuni Street in Hilo)

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%-4 OF William P. Kenoi M(gor �4 of H! e Couutp of 7r-awai'i DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 (808) 961-8311 9 Fax (808) 961-8411 NEWS RELEASE July 11, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Clayton S. Houma Director Hawaii County to Present Plans for Improving Hilo Municipal Golf Course The Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation's plans for improving the Hilo Municipal Golf Course will be the subject of a public presentation set for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, in the Hawaii County Council Chambers located at 25 Aupuni Street in Hilo. The purpose of this meeting is to explain the project's entire scope to interested parties and gather their input. Proposed improvements include replacing the clubhouse facility, waterlines and both of the course restrooms, reconstructing four greens, and performing various maintenance and repair work throughout the site. Another key component involves bringing the Hilo Municipal Golf Course and adjacent driving range into full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Design work has started, and the Department of Parks and Recreation expects to solicit construction bids early next year. The golf course, restaurant and pro shop will continue operating throughout the anticipated construction period of 12 to 16 months. However, it's anticipated that pedestrian, vehicle and golf cart traffic will be rerouted intermittently while construction work is occurring. Also, areas of play on County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.