HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 21 Community meeting Regarding Waiakea and Palai Stream Flood Control
David Yamamoto, P.E.
Harry Kim
Director
Mayor
Allan G. Simeon, P.E.
Wil Okabe
Deputy Director
Managing Director
County of Hawai‘i
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Aupuni Center
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 7 · Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720-4224
(808) 961-8321 · Fax (808) 961-8630
public_works@hawaiicounty.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 6, 2019
CONTACT: Denise Laitinen,
DPW Information & Education Specialist, 808.961-8499
Community Meeting Regarding Federal Flood Mitigation
Project for Waiākea-Palai Streams Slated for May 21
Hilo, HI: As part of the US Army Corps of Engineers’ Waiākea-Palai Stream Flood
Control Study, the Hawai‘i County Department of Public Works Engineering Division is
holding a community meeting regarding the upcoming project on Tuesday, May 21,
2019, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Hilo Municipal Golf Course (Multipurpose
Room), 340 Haihai St. in Hilo.
Although Waiākea and Palai streams are normally dry for most of the year,
neighborhoods in the Waiākea and Palai Stream Watershed have been impacted by
flooding during past storms.
At the request of the County, the Army Corps of Engineers studied a series of
alternatives to reduce the flood risks to life, property, and critical infrastructure in the
Waiākea and Palai Stream Watershed.
The US Army Corps of Engineers will present their proposed measures to reduce future
flood impacts involving Waiākea and Palai Stream areas. During the meeting, Army
Corps of Engineers staff from O‘ahu and the US mainland will be on hand to answer
community questions and receive community feedback.
Neighborhoods within close proximity of the Waiākea Stream, Palai Stream, and Four
Mile Creek are encouraged to attend.
If there are any questions or concerns, please call Bryce Harada of the Engineering
Division, (808) 961-8042.
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County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
US Army Corps of Engineers Community Meeting Regarding Waiākea-Palai
Stream Flood Control Study
Location: Hilo Municipal Golf Course (Multipurpose Room
Date planned for: 5-21-19
Start time: 6:00 p.m.
End time: 8:00 p.m.
Reason: To discuss the impacts and benefits of the upcoming US Army Corps of
Engineers’ Waiākea-Palai Stream Flood Control Study with the community.
County of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.