HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-04-18 Kolekole Park Closure -- press release
Charmaine L. Kamaka
Harry Kim
Director
Mayor
Ryan K. Chong
Deputy Director
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
(808) 961-8311 Fax (808) 961-8411
Email: parks_recreation@hawaiicounty.gov
http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/parks-and-recreation/
NEWS RELEASE -- Protectively repeating transmission
April 17, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kolekole Gulch Park Closed Due to Lead
Contamination
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation (P&R)
announces Kolekole Gulch Park will be closed until further notice
due to the discovery of lead contaminated soil throughout much of
the park.
The Department of Transportation, Highways Division (HDOT)
conducted an assessment of certain areas of the park and
determined lead concentrations to be in excess of State
Department of Health Environmental Action Levels.
The Department of Transportation, Highways Division is
continuing to conduct further assessments of the park and is
working with the State Department of Health to determine and
conduct necessary remedial actions.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
The County of Hawaii, Department of Parks & Recreation
apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and thanks the
community for their patience and understanding.
For information on the lead contamination, please contact HDOT
Public Affairs at 808-587-2160. For information related to park
closure status, please contact Charmaine Kamaka at P&R at
961-8311.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.