Draft adaptation concepts for Hoaloha Park to be presented at community open house Oct. 30

Community can comment at in-person meeting or online

The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation invites the community to provide input on draft strategies for the adaptation of Hoaloha Park to coastal hazards, including sea level rise.

Draft short-term, mid-term and long-term concepts for adapting the park were developed through technical studies and community input following the first community meeting on the project in June 2024.

The public is invited to view and comment on the draft concepts at a community open house on Oct.30, 2024, from 4to 7 p.m.at the J. Walter Cameron Center, 95 Mahalani St.in Wailuku. Findings from technical studies and previous community engagement also will be shared. Refreshments will be provided.

Community members also may view and submit feedback on the adaptation concepts by visiting https://ssfm.konveio.com/hoaloha-park-adaptation-plan from Oct.30 through Nov.30, 2024.

Community input received will be used to refine the concepts for inclusion in the draft Hoaloha Park Adaptation Plan, which is planned for release and public review in early 2025.

"The project team worked closely with community stakeholders that use and treasure the park to come up with concepts that preserve the park's recreational, educational and cultural uses while making the park more welcoming to the community and resilient to coastal hazards," said Parks and RecreationDirector Patrick McCall. "We mahalo all who have participated to date, and invite everyone to share your mana'o on the draft concepts."

The Hoaloha Park Adaptation Plan is the County's first adaptation plan arising out of itsBeach Park Vulnerability and Adaptation Study at https://www.mauicounty.gov/2351/COM-Beach-Parks-Vulnerability-Adaption-S.

For more information, call (808) 270-7931.

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