HomeMy WebLinkAboutĀhalanui Park Temporary Closure (September 26, 2013)
Clayton S. Honma
William P. Kenoi
Director
Mayor
Robert A. Fitzgerald
Deputy Director
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
(808) 961-8311 Fax (808) 961-8411
NEWS RELEASE
September 26, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
‘Āhalanui Park closed until further notice
The Department of Parks and Recreation closed ‘Āhalanui Park in lower
Puna on Thursday, September 26, after learning of an unconfirmed
report that a member of the public allegedly became sick after swimming
in the park’s hot pond.
Ensuring the health and safety of all park users remains the top priority of
the Department of Parks and Recreation. In an abundance of caution,
Director Clayton Honma took immediate action to close the park and
request the Hawai‘i Department of Health’s Clean Water Branch test the
pond’s water quality.
‘Āhalanui Park will remain closed pending the Department’s receipt of the
test results and assurance that the water quality continues to fall within
safety guidelines.
The Department of Parks and Recreation apologizes for any
inconvenience the temporary closure may cause and thanks the public
for its understanding.
For more information, please contact Jason Armstrong, Public
Information Officer, at 345-9105, or jarmstrong@co.hawaii.hi.us.
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