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The new park would be developed on a county-owned 20-acre parcel bordered by Kaloli Drive, 25th Avenue and 26th Avenue, and mainly serve residents of Hawaiian Paradise Park and greater Puna in support of healthy lifestyles and families.

Those who attend today’s meeting from 3 to 5 p.m. at Ke Kula Nā ʻAʻaliʻi Kū Makani o Kaʻū’s recently secured classroom space inside the former Shirakawa Hotel will hear about its plans, goals, mission and more while meeting leadership and others interested in the project.

The Waimea Community Association’s May 2 meeting from will focus on emergency response communications and collaboration.

The quarterly meeting will also feature information about the latest developments at the plant, which has been producing electricity from geothermal resources since 1993 on the Big Island.

The project will include roadway asphalt concrete repaving, shoulder construction, concrete curbs, pavement striping, markings, street signs and the addition of bike lanes on both sides of Lanikaula Street between Manono Street and Kīlauea Avenue.

Slow progress to revitalize and redevelop the blighted Big Island area, which includes historic Banyan Drive, and seeming lack of state officials to take into account cultural and historical considerations too much for public to remain quiet

Updates on the status of the Big Island geothermal energy facility are planned, as well as a representative from Hawaiʻi County expected to participate and take questions.

The Hawaiʻi County Department of Public Works will host a community meeting to discuss the Paʻauʻau Drainage Project on August 9.

Hawai’i County Council chair Heather Kimball and Danielle M. Bass, the state’s Sustainability Coordinator, will be guest speakers at the July 6 Waimea Community Association meeting that will focus on sustainability and resilience.

Hawaiʻi County is holding its third town hall in the series, “Sustainable Horizons: Mayor Roth’s Community Impact Check-in,” at the Waikōloa Elementary School cafeteria.

Residents, service providers, stakeholders, and other interested parties are encouraged to come have their say in the future of the property.

The purpose of the meeting is not only to provide details about the upcoming project but also to get feedback from the community about the planned work.

The Kino‘ole Street resurfacing project is just the beginning for roadway upgrades in Downtown Hilo on the Big Island.

Puna Geothermal Venture will host its first community meeting in 2023 on Jan. 31 at 4 p.m. at the Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility.

Hawaiʻi County said: “The current condition poses substantial endangerment to public health and safety and warrants preemptive and protective action in order to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of the people using the road.”

The meeting will focus on the draft environmental assessment for implementation of the Waiākea Uka Park Master Plan.

Puna community members will have the opportunity this week to comment about an environmental impact statement preparation notice being prepared by Puna Geothermal Venture.

The talk-story sessions are meant to engage and inform the Kailua-Kona community about the first-ever two-day Ironman World Championship race.

Puna residents can get a plant status update and ask questions during a public meeting this week hosted by Puna Geothermal Venture.

Puna Geothermal Venture, along with representatives from Hawaiʻi County and Hawaiian Electric, will host a public virtual community meeting at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, to provide updates and answer questions.