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THE COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: October 21, 2020
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
TROY TANIGAWA, ACTING COUNTY ENGINEER
Tel (808) 241-4993
Fax (808) 241-6604
Virtual meeting for Waimea River Ford Crossing project scheduled for Oct.
29
WAIMEA – The County of Kaua‘i’s Department of Public Works invites the public to
participate in a virtual public meeting regarding the Waimea River Ford Crossing Project located
in the Waimea District.
The meeting is set for Oct. 29 at 5 p.m., and you may join the meeting by clicking on the
link here: https://bit.ly/3odunU2.
The County of Kaua‘i proposes to replace the existing Waimea River earthen crossing
with a hardened crossing to prevent erosion of the crossing and to reduce the amount of
maintenance required. The existing river crossing includes an earthen and gravel ford crossing.
During periods of extremely high storm flows, the roadway materials are transported
downstream. As a result, vehicular access to the east bank is not available until storm flows
recede and maintenance crews reconstruct a new earthen roadway.
The County Department of Public Works has identified the following objectives of the
Waimea River Ford Crossing Project:
• To protect the health and safety of the public.
• To provide reliable access for residents and farmers across the Waimea River.
A copy of the Draft Environmental Assessment can be found in the Office of
Environmental Quality Control’s online publication The Environmental Notice at the following
link:
http://oeqc2.doh.hawaii.gov/The_Environmental_Notice/2020-09-08-TEN.pdf.
If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact
Christie Bagley at 241-4885 or cbagley@kauai.gov or Korey Johnson at 808-369-8214 or
kjohnson@bowengineering.com as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible will
allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate
formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.
If you are unable to attend the virtual meeting, please contact Christie at the phone
number and email address above for alternative accommodations.
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