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Groundbreaking on Jan. 31 for Kawaihae Harbor Improvements

January 23, 2013, 10:20 AM HST
* Updated January 23, 12:24 PM
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A groundbreaking ceremony for improvements at Kawaiahae Harbor will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31, at the Pier 2 terminal.

The project includes construction of a three-acre cargo yard, additional lighting, a comfort station and establishment of a temporary harbor office.

Glenn Okimoto, director of the state Department of Transportation, will be speaking at the event.

Kawaihae Harbor is one of two deep-draft harbors on the Big Island.

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***Updated at 12:30 p.m. to reflect updated information from the state DOT that Gov. Neil Abercrombie will not be attending the ceremony.***

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