US Army Corps of Engineers to host info session about Laupāhoehoe breakwater repairs
The breakwater sustained wave-related damage that is now impacting the use of the harbor; a design for repairs includes replacement of the breakwater core and installation of a new concrete crest cap and are intended to reduce wave energy in the harbor and improve navigation.
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Community members are invited to attend an information session hosted by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which will discuss the Laupāhoehoe Small Boat Harbor Breakwater Maintenance Repair Project.
Project representatives during the meeting will present the project design and answer questions.
The session is scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. July 8 in the Building G conference room at Laupāhoehoe Community Public Charter School, located at 35-2065 Old Māmalahoa Highway, and will focus exclusively on the upcoming repairs.
Laupāhoehoe Small Boat Harbor was constructed in 1988 by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which is by law responsible for maintenance of general navigation features within the harbor — including the channel, basis and breakwater — at full federal expense.
The breakwater sustained wave-related damage that is impacting the use of the harbor.
Repairs are designed to include replacing the breakwater core and installing a new concrete crest cap. They are intended to reduce wave energy in the harbor and improve navigation.
All repairs will be contained within the existing structure and not expand the footprint of the breakwater.
Repairs are currently scheduled to begin in 2028.
A portion of the adjacent Laupāhoehoe Point Beach Park will be used temporarily for staging equipment and storing materials and will be restored to original condition upon completion. Shoreline access will not be restricted during construction.
Additional information can be found on the project website. You also can email to CEPOH-Planning@usace.army.mil to be added to the mailing list.
