Pahoa District Park Groundbreaking (10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2014)

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i William P. Kenoi :. Mayor COuntp of �abiai" 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 23, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Clayton S. Houma Director Pahoa District Park Groundbreaking July 31 A public groundbreaking ceremony for the Pahoa District Park project will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 31, at the park. Join Mayor Billy Kenoi, County Council members Greggor (lagan and Zendo Kern, Parks Director Clayton Honma, and other dignitaries as they signify the start of the biggest recreational project in Hawaii County history. The $22.3 million, yearlong construction project will more than double the size of Pahoa Park and deliver increased recreational opportunities to one of Hawaii Island's fastest-growing communities. Refreshments and light pupu will be served. Contractor Nan, Inc. is scheduled to start clearing and grading the site on August 4. During the following 12 months, it will construct a covered play court building, two lighted baseball fields, two multipurpose fields, one of which will be lighted for nighttime use, a keiki playground, concession building, new comfort station, accessible walkways, and ample parking areas. Totaling more than 29 acres, the improvements will complement the park's existing 15 acres of developed recreational facilities that include a 50 -meter swimming pool, community center, senior center, and skate park. For more information, please contact Jason Armstrong, Public Information Officer, at 961-8311 or iarmstrong(a)-co.hawaii.hi.us. Attachment: Pahoa Park expansion conceptual master plan Image provided by: WCIT Architecture -30- County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.