HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0459.140 2024-2026From: Lori Tetrault
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 2:02 PM
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To: Council Testimony
Subject: Resolution 286-25
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I vote for Resolution 286-25 to be passed.
The 364 Acres of an Ancient Historical Hawaiian Village should be
purchased by the County
Of Hawaii and made a Historical Preservation Site!
Puna needs more public access to ocean especially after losses from 2018 flow. This area
has an abundance of cultural artifacts that's important to preserve!
The historic importance of these lands was recognized by 1974 when the site was found
eligible for listing in the Hawaii Register of Historic Places.
The property includes historic Hawaiian house platforms, heiaus, terracing, rock walls and
raised trails. This generation has a chance to protect what remains while ensuring open
space alongside densely populated subdivisions.
The property is part of, and will build upon other recently recognized and preserved
remains of what was Waiakahi'ula Village working with lineal descendants to ensure its
protection.
In addition to their historic importance:
1. The oceanfront lot is greatly valued by local residents as a place to fish
from and to gather and enjoy the ocean and the beautiful
surroundings. It should be in public ownership. Puna has very little
public ocean front. This area is exceptional.
2. Acquisition would allow for organized parking to remedy the current
situation where the roadway is often semi -blocked because there is
not enough parking.
Mahalo,
Lori Tetrault
15-2792 Papio Street
Pahoa, HI 96778
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