Planned improvements to Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area between Kawaihae and Puako, are the subject of a community meeting taking place from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the mauka dining hall in the park.
Planned improvements to Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area between Kawaihae and Puako, are the subject of a community meeting taking place from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the mauka dining hall in the park.
The Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of State Parks is interested in receiving community thoughts, concerns and issues in regards to the following:
· Improvements of existing facilities in the makai and mauka sections of the park, including the Waialea park section. The improvements are currently in design.
· Obtaining Old Puako Road from the County of Hawaii. The county roadway bisects through the park and obtaining the property would allow for security and safety measures and appropriate roadway improvements to be implemented by State Parks, according to DLNR.
· Future directions and improvements at the park.
Future planned renovations will include:
· Installation of photovoltaic panels on the mauka and makai comfort stations and dining hall.
· Renovations of the mauka structures, A-frame comfort station and dining hall: new fixtures, floor repairs, shower replacements, accessible spaces and new plumbing lines in the comfort station; new appliances, new pantry storage, new countertops and sink, drainage improvements, new wind screens, new barbecue, new lighting and accessible space improvements for dining tables.
In 2013, parking improvements were constructed for the Hapuna Beach and Waialea sections.