HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommunication No. 2024-12 Draft Letter for DEMAs the Ka'u CDP Action Committee, our responsibility to hear and evaluate the concerns from members
of our community within our boundaries of the CDP goals and policies is critical to a comprehensive
advisory to the Department of Environmental Management.
There has been testimony from the public (with petition) at two consecutive meetings regarding the
newly renovated Waiohinu Transfer Station.
Items of discussion were pertaining to:
A)Revert back to opening 7 days a week. To accommodate new population growth within the entire
Ka'ū wahi pana, and alleviate dumping on our side roads and in the gulches up mauka which create
issues for the continuous flowing of water ways set up to prevent flooding, also potential health
hazards.
B)Address large puddling happening right in front of new rubbish chute, as this draws concern for
injury by slipping and or falling, also unsanitary stagnant water.
With these concerns falling into;
Section 3: Advance Preferred Conservation and Settlement Patterns
3.4 Land Use Policy
Policy 3. Commercial facilities shall be developed in areas adequately served by necessary services, such
as water, utilities, sewers, and transportation systems. Should such services not be available, the
development of more intensive uses should be in concert with a localized program of public and private
capital improvements to meet the expected increased needs.
Section 5: Strengthen Infrastructure, Facilities, and Services.
5.8 Environmental Management Facilities.
This section of the CDP prioritizes expanded wastewater systems, the new transfer station in Ocean
View, improvements to the recycling area in Pahala, and green waste drop-off and mulch pick-up sites.
Policy 121 Build the solid waste transfer station in Ocean View.
Policy 122 Implement plans to improve the recycling area at the Pahala Transfer Station.
Although the Waiohinu Transfer station is not stated in a specific Policy, it surely falls under the
Department of Environmental Management.
To Address the concerns from the community, and the Ka'u CDP Action Committee, regarding the
Waiohinu Transfer Station, we urge the Department of Environmental Management to open
communications for discussions and solutions.
Communicaiton No. 2024-12