Kolekole park reopens: 'Places like this are the heart and soul of the community'
A Hamakua beach park finally reopened Wednesday after seven years of closure and renovations.
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A Hamakua beach park finally reopened Wednesday after seven years of closure and renovations.
Remediation of the problem at the park in Kūhua, just north of Honomū on the Big Island’s Hāmākua Coast, is the responsibility of the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation since the lead likely came from paint on the Kolekole Stream Bridge overhead.
Major improvements include construction of a new comfort station; a new pavilion; potable water infrastructure; fire protection water system; refurbished pavilions; and new walkways, ramps, picnic tables, lighted parking areas and landscaping.
PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. Reminder: There will be no closures or Highway 130 Contraflow on Friday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. — MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 11) — 1) BETWEEN VOLCANO AND PAHALA Single lane closure on Mamalahoa […]