Honolulu Mayor Defends $1 Billion Ala Wai Canal Flood Plan
The project will be funded by the federal government and the city. The city’s share would be about $375 million.
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The project will be funded by the federal government and the city. The city’s share would be about $375 million.
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The project, which is meant to prevent a disaster, is still years from completion. But many residents said more attention needs to be spent on clearing streams than building walls. “This flood mitigation is absolutely necessary,” said Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi. According to officials, efforts to prevent a catastrophic flood within the […]
HONOLULU (Island News) – City officials and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released their new draft of their flood mitigation plans and an environmental impact statement for public review.
Wastewater spills reported around Oahu after heavy rains subside Drenching rains pummel Oahu; flash flood watch remains in place By HNN Staff | January 25, 2021 at 10:09 PM HST - Updated January 25 at 10:17 PM HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Torrential rain Monday led to several sewage spills around Oahu. City officials said the Department of Environmental Services responded to at least five sanitary sewer spills. The details they provided are below: Details of Oahu sewer spills Monday. (Source: C&C of Honolulu) Officials say the storm water infiltrated sewer pipes, surcharging var...