Communication Number 2017-06 Waikoloa Liaison Report - Aug

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Communication no. 2017-06 "Considering the high likelihood of Bridge Aina Le'a building most of the length of this very same road at its own expense, County involvement is imprudent at this time." On page 16 of this Environmental Assessment it clearly states 3.3 Socioeconomic 3.3.1 Land Use, Existing Land Use on Project Corridor and Impacts "Bridge Aina Le'a plans to develop lands surrounding the proposed project corridor on plat 6-8-2, and the emergency road corridor itself will become part of the internal road system. Bridge Aina Le'a is cooperating in the planning for the Waikoloa Emergency Road, and may be building a functional equivalent for it during the next decade." Also on page 16, 3.32 Land Use Designations it states: "The General Plan for the County of Hawai'i, adopted by ordinance in 2005, is a policy document expressing broad goals and policies for the long-range development of the island of Hawai'i. The County General Plan calls for the following among its Transportation Goals: - Provide a transportation system whereby people and goods can move efficiently, safely, comfortably and economically. - Provide a system of thoroughfares and streets for safe, efficient and comfortable movement of people and goods between and within various sections of the County. The project is consistent with the Transportation Goals of the County of Hawai'i General Plan because it would allow people