City enters agreement for new study of Ala Wai flood prevention project
City enters agreement for new study of Ala Wai flood prevention project HNN Staff © Provided by Honolulu KHNL Ala Wai Canal HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - After years of planning and setbacks in the Ala Wai Flood prevention project, a new study is about to begin. The US Army Corps of Engineers has signed an agreement with the city to find new ways to protect Waikiki from a massive flood, all while minimizing the environmental impacts. The 3-year study is fully funded by the federal government. “As a community we must all recognize the severity and consequences of what will h...