GOVERNOR’S WEST HAWAI`I COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL TO MEET ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2008
State Departments of Transportation and Land and Natural Resources will Update Community on Kawaihae Harbor Modernization Plan
For Immediate Release: March 6, 2008
HONOLULU – The Governor’s West Hawai‘i Community Advisory Council will meet on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawai‘i Authority (NELHA) Gateway Center, at 73-4460 Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway #101, Kailua-Kona. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m.
Officials from the Departments of Transportation (DOT) and Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will update the council and community on the state’s Kawaihae Harbor modernization plan. The improvements are part of the six-year, $824.1 million Harbors Modernization Plan, which includes $87.8 million in improvements for Kawaihae Harbor and $61.4 million for Hilo Harbor. Mike Formby, deputy director, DOT Harbors Division; and Ed Underwood, administrator, DLNR Division of Boating and Recreation will discuss the Kawaihae Harbor modernization plan and answer questions.
“The Governor encourages the public to attend this meeting to learn more about the planned harbor improvements and to share any concerns or suggestions they may have,” said Andy Smith, the Governor’s West Hawai‘i Liaison.
Governor Linda Lingle created community advisory councils to give the neighbor islands a stronger voice in state government. The West Hawai‘i Community Advisory Council holds monthly public meetings to seek community input and advise the Governor of important issues, public priorities, and recommendations for state boards and commissions.
Members of the Governor’s West Hawai‘i Community Advisory Council are Rick Vidgen, Estela Halverson, Lei Kihoi, Glennon Gingo, Dale Fergerstrom and Elaine Watai from Kona; Doug Carr from Waikoloa; Joanne Ralston from Kapa‘au; and Beverly Byouk from Ocean View.
Anyone requiring special assistance or accommodations to participate at this meeting may call 327-4953. For additional information on neighbor island community advisory councils, including meeting minutes and agendas, visit the Governor’s Web site at www.hawaii.gov/gov.
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For more information, contact:
Andy Smith
Governor’s Liaison – West Hawai‘i
Phone: (808) 327-4953
Lenny Klompus
Senior Advisor – Communications
Phone: (808) 586-7708
Russell Pang
Chief of Media Relations
Phone: (808) 586-0043
