Work begins on HCCC expansion

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald Contractors with Nan Inc. are working on the expansion of the Hawaii Community Correctional Center in Hilo on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald Project manager Randy Yumuo with Nan Inc. shows the plans for the expansion of the Hawaii Community Correctional Center in Hilo on Feb. 18, 2022.

Contractors with Nan Inc. are working on the expansion of the Hawaii Community Correctional Center in Hilo on Feb. 18. (Kelsey Walling/Hawaii Tribune-Herald)

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald Plans for the expansion of the Hawaii Community Correctional Center in Hilo on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald Contractors with Nan Inc. are working on the expansion of the Hawaii Community Correctional Center in Hilo on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Construction began last month on a long-planned and controversial new housing module at the Hilo jail.