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INFORMATIONAL MEETING
WAIAKEA STREAM
FLOOD DAMAGE REDUCTION PROJECT
HILO, HAWAII
February 14, 2007
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street, Hilo, Hawaii
Department of Public Works U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
County of Hawaii Honolulu Engineer District
3 February 2007
INFORMATION PAPER
SUBJECT: Waiakea Stream Flood Damage Reduction Project, island of Hawaii
1. Purpose: To provide information on the subject project for public information
meeting to be held on February 14, 2007.
2. Points of Major Interest and Facts.
a. The Waiakea Stream Flood Damage Reduction project was requested by the
County of Hawaii on April 3, 2001 as a result of severe floods that occurred on
November 2 – 3, 2000 that caused significant damage to several residential areas on the
island of Hawaii including the Waiakea Stream area of Hilo. Homes near Kawailani
Street Bridge, Kupulau Road and several areas in Waiakea Uka, were damaged due to
flood waters exceeding stream capacities.
b. A reconnaissance study of Waiakea Stream was conducted by the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers and was completed on September 2001. Several potential flood
damage reduction measures were identified that include channelization, detention basins
and diversion channels. The reconnaissance study recommended proceeding with a
detailed feasibility study.
c. A Feasibility Cost Sharing Agreement (FCSA) was signed by the County of
Hawaii and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in May 2004. The Waiakea Stream Flood
Damage Reduction project is authorized to be conducted under the Continuing
Authorities Program (CAP), Section 205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 (Public Law
80-858), as amended.
d. The purpose of the feasibility study will be to identify the flood problems and to
formulate potential alternative plans that reduce flood damages and to document the
results in a decision document as the basis for project construction authorization. The
alternative plans will be evaluated in detail for engineering adequacy, economic viability,
environmental and public acceptability and project sponsor support.
e. An aerial topographic survey was completed in January 2006. Activities that are
scheduled to be completed in 2007 include hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, economic
analysis, alternative plan formulation and initial environmental coordination. The draft
feasibility report is scheduled for completion June 2008.
WAIAKEA STREAM
FLOOD DAMAGE REDUCTION PROJECT
HILO, HAWAII
INFORMATION MEETING AGENDA
February 14, 2007
6:00 - 8-00 pm
Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street
Hilo, Hawaii
6:00 pm – 6:10 pm Opening remarks by Mr. Bruce C. McClure, P.E., Director,
Department of Public Works, County of Hawaii
6:10 pm – 7:00 pm Project status, study process and schedules presented by
Steven Yamamoto, Project Manager, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers
7:00 pm – 7:15 pm Environmental process and issues presented by Cindy
Barger, Environmental Specialist, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers
7:15 pm – 7:50 pm Questions and Answer
7:50 pm – 8:00 pm Closing remarks