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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720
(808) 961-8311 9 Fax (808) 961-8411
NEWS RELEASE
July 11, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Clayton S. Houma
Director
Hawaii County to Present Plans for Improving
Hilo Municipal Golf Course
The Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation's plans for
improving the Hilo Municipal Golf Course will be the subject of a public
presentation set for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, in the Hawaii County
Council Chambers located at 25 Aupuni Street in Hilo.
The purpose of this meeting is to explain the project's entire scope to
interested parties and gather their input.
Proposed improvements include replacing the clubhouse facility, waterlines
and both of the course restrooms, reconstructing four greens, and
performing various maintenance and repair work throughout the site.
Another key component involves bringing the Hilo Municipal Golf Course
and adjacent driving range into full compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act.
Design work has started, and the Department of Parks and Recreation
expects to solicit construction bids early next year.
The golf course, restaurant and pro shop will continue operating throughout
the anticipated construction period of 12 to 16 months. However, it's
anticipated that pedestrian, vehicle and golf cart traffic will be rerouted
intermittently while construction work is occurring. Also, areas of play on
County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Hawaii County News Release
Hilo Municipal Golf Course presentation
July 11, 2014
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the course will require temporary modifications to allow construction
operations to occur safely and successfully.
The 18 -hole Hilo Municipal Golf Course totals 165 acres, making it the
largest developed recreational site in Hawaii County's inventory. It's
located at 340 Haihai Street in Hilo and is open daily, except Christmas and
New Year's Day, from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m.
The meeting place is accessible to individuals with disabilities. To request
an Auxiliary Aid or other accommodation, please contact Jason Armstrong,
Public Information Officer, at 961-8311 or jarmstronq(o co.hawaii.hi.us by
Wednesday, July 16. Individuals who are Limited English Proficient may
also request an interpreter.
For more information, please contact Jason Armstrong, Public Information
Officer, at 961-8311 or iarmstronq�a co.hawaii.hi.us.
County of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.