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Policy 111 Use alternative energy sources to power County facilities within the Planning Area. 2.8 Parks and Recreation Policy 52 Reconstruct the Laupahoehoe Boat Ramp to provide safe and adequate access to ocean resources for subsistence fisher -people and recreational users. Policy 57 Perform a feasibility study on developing a scenic park (accessible via Mud Lane) with a viewing area of Hi'ilawe Falls in conjunction with the development of the scenic highway. Policy 59 Develop the Waipi'o Valley Heritage Center, including: • Support for its related Educational Programs such as the Waipi'o Education and Information Program (aka: Waipi'o Valley Rangers Program). • Support community-based management of the Waipi'o Valley Heritage Center through a lease or cooperative use agreement with the County Department of Parks and Recreation. Policy 60 Integrate the support facilities for the existing Waipi'o Lookout with the Heritage Center and the Heritage Corridor route. Policy 101 Encourage joint -use of schoolyards, County parks, and other public facilities for community use for recreational, cultural, and other compatible uses. (GP 10.2.2 (b), 12.3 (g)) Policy 102 Conduct Park facilities condition assessments and prioritize improvement funding. Update the "County of Hawai'i Recreation Plan: to reflect newly identified recreational priorities. Specific needs identified include: • Assess court conditions for basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts, and prioritize these improvements (e.g., Hakalau tennis courts; Pepe'ekeo basketball courts, etc.). • Identify parks in need of playground equipment and pavilions. • Assess and improve or develop new restroom facilities at the Waipi'o Lookout to ensure they are adequate for the number of users to the site and meet hygienic standards for maintenance and cleanliness. (GP 12.3 (f) & (e)) Policy 103 Complete the following recreation projects: • Solar -water heating for Laupahoehoe Swimming Pool • Re -roof Papa'ikou Gym • Convert the old Honoka'a courthouse facility to use for community meetings and functions. (Requires a management agreement with the State of Hawai'i, and relates to the intent of GP 12.5.4(a)) • Hazardous materials abatement at Papa'aloa Gym • Perform regular termite and other pest assessments/treatments at each Community Center and Parks facility. 11 Hamakua CDP Guidance to Agencies