HONOLULU (KHON2) — The city and army have put up their proposal on a flood protection plan for the Ala Wai Canal and they want to know what you have to say.
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Officials involved said without any protection, surrounding areas are at risk of catastrophic flooding. The threat could damage commercial and residential structures, disrupt transportation and critical infrastructure.
In an effort to mitigate the risk, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District, in partnership with the City and County of Honolulu, released the Ala Wai Flood Risk Management draft General Reevaluation Report and Integrated Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for review.
Through Monday, Jan. 8, the public can submit comments on the project through the city’s website. Click here to participate.
“The Ala Wai watershed community has been invaluable in helping shape this plan and working through real solutions that focus on building a safer and more resilient community,” said Lt. Col. Ryan Pevey, commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District.
Two meetings will also be held for the public to give verbal or written…
