On Monday, November 13, the DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR) is hosting a public meeting to discuss the draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the North Kawaihae Small Boat Harbor improvements project.

The proposed improvements are designed to repair and strengthen the compromised breakwater that has been damaged from repeated wave action. The modified breakwater will be developed to withstand larger wave forces and reduce wave intrusion into the harbor, minimizing damage to harbor structures and vessels that use the facility. Additionally, plans are to extend the breakwater landward to prevent sand from accumulating in the boat ramp during high wave conditions.

The meeting will take place at 4pm at Tutu’s House Wellness Center on 64-1032 Mamalahoa Highway, #305 in Kamuela.

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