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William P. Kenoi .:
Mayor
Cnuutp Of 7"abiai'i
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720
(808) 961-8311 • Fax (808) 961-8411
NEWS RELEASE
April 3, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Clayton S. Houma
Director
Robert A. Fitzgerald
Deputy Director
Waiakeawaena Park Playground to Close During
Equipment Replacement Project
Hilo's Waiakeawaena Park playground will be closed for renovation from Monday, April
7, through early June. The project is a partnership between the Hawaii County
Department of Parks and Recreation and the Hawaii State Department of Education
(DOE) that will provide a safe, modern playground for both the community and
Waiakeawaena Elementary School students to enjoy.
The park's ball fields and gymnasium will remain open and available for use during the
construction phase, although the work will have a slight impact on part of the main ball
field's right field area.
The DOE has hired contractor Pacific Recreation Co. LLC to build a replacement
playground designed for keiki 2 to 5 years old and an adjacent play area for children
between the ages of 5 and 12. Features include multiple slides, covered decks, climbing
walls and a safety surface. Waiakeawaena Elementary School, which is located next to
the park, is providing two park benches that will be installed as part of the overall project
estimated to cost approximately $220,000.
The Department of Parks and Recreation thanks state Sen. Gilbert Kahele for helping
secure state funding needed to replace the aging playground, along with Mayor Billy
Kenoi and Hawaii County Councilman Dennis "Fresh" Onishi for their valuable support
of this needed project.
For more information, please contact Jason Armstrong, Public Information Officer, at
345-9105 or iarmstrong(a)co.hawaii.hi.us.
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County of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.