Hilo Municipal Golf Course to be Shortened, Remain Open During Renovation Project

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f+Q•• �r William P. Kenoi ;. Mayor r � ountp 0f'a' ai, i DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 (808) 961-8311 9 Fax (808) 961-8411 http://www.hawaiicounty.E!ov/parks-and-recreation/ NEWS RELEASE February 4, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Clayton S. Houma Director James M. Komata Deputy Director Hilo Municipal Golf Course to be Shortened, Remain Open During Renovation Project The Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation announces it will shorten the Hilo Municipal Golf Course and open temporary greens so golfers may continue using portions of the links while it is undergoing major renovation. Starting Monday, February 8, play will be limited to the front 9 holes and a temporary 9th green opened to accommodate construction work. When renovation of the back 9 holes is completed, they will be opened for play and the front 9 holes closed so renovation work may shift to that section of the course. Temporary greens will be opened at the 17th and 18th holes until new grass is established on the reconstructed greens. Also, temporary tee boxes will be opened at the 15th hole to allow for construction access. These rotating partial closures are expected to continue through mid-May. During that period, tee times will be modified to allow golfers to play two rounds and create the equivalent of an 18 - hole golfing experience. Course renovation work will include the following upgrades: • Reconstructing the 9th 17th and 18th greens • Constructing a new 14th green and using the existing green as a temporary green • Replacing all course waterlines • Installing new accessible drinking fountains throughout the course • Constructing new accessible shelters at the 3 d 5th 7th 9th 13th and 18th tees • Constructing new accessible restrooms at the 4th and 12th tees Performing structural and safety repairs to the course bridges Tree removal The Department of Parks and Recreation understands the inconvenience the ongoing construction work will cause, and sincerely appreciates patrons' patience and understanding. For more information, please contact Jason Armstrong, Public Information Officer, at 961-8311 or jarmstrong(a�hawaiicounty.gov. -30- County of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.