HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-05-09 Lihiwai Street Closed for Debris Removal -- press release
Harry Kim
Roxcie L. Waltjen
Mayor
Director
Maurice C. Messina
Wil Okabe
Deputy Director
Managing Director
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
(808) 961-8311 Fax (808) 961-8411
Email: parks_recreation@hawaiicounty.gov
http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/parks-and-recreation/
May 9, 2019
NEWS RELEASE
Lihiwai Street in Hilo Closed May 20–24 for Debris Removal
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks and Recreation announces that a section of
Lihiwai Street, located within Lili‘uokalani Gardens, between the entrance to Mokuola
(Coconut Island) and the Isle’s parking lot, will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian
through-traffic from 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily, from Monday, May 20 to Friday,
May 24 for debris removal.
Access to Mokuola (Coconut Island) via Keli‘ipio Place and access to the parking area
at the southwest end of the Lili‘uokalani Gardens (commonly known as “Isles”) will be
open during these times. Likewise, most of Lili‘uokalani Gardens will remain open, with
some areas along Lihiwai Street closed to park users by safety barricades.
The Department will be using heavy equipment to remove large logs and other debris
deposited along the shoreline in this area by Hurricane Lane.
The Department appreciates the public’s understanding while cleanup efforts are done
to ensure the safety of park users, boaters, and ocean enthusiasts.
For more information, please call Maurice Messina at 961-8311.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.