DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES

News Release

LINDA LINGLE

GOVERNOR

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PETER T. YOUNG, CHAIRPERSON

Phone: (808) 587-0401

Fax: (808) 587-0390

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For Immediate Release: May 17, 2005

DLNR to Start Improvements to Kahului
Boat Launch Ramp

KAHULUI — Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will hold a blessing ceremony 8 a.m., Saturday, May 21, at the Kahului Boat Ramp, for start of construction of the Kahului Boat Ramp improvement project.
The project will include dredging of the entrance and access channels, replacement of the loading dock and installation of a 3-lane boat ramp.

"This project has been much anticipated by Mau's recreational fishermen," said Peter Young, DLNR Chairperson. "We have appreciated the input from the Maui Trailer Boat Club and the community, which is reflected in the scope of work," said Peter Young DLNR Chairperson.

DLNR continues to seek public input and support in its efforts to make the Kahului Boat Ramp facility a gathering place for fishermen, families and the Maui community.

Construction will begin at the end of this month and is expected to be completed in October this year. Contractor is Healy Tibbitts Builders, Inc

The dredging work is cost-shared between the Army Corps of Engineers and DLNR. Funding for the boat ramp/loading dock work is provided by State funds. The total project cost is approximately $5 million. For more information contact the DLNR Boating Division at 587-3250.

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For more information, contact:
Deborah Ward
DLNR Public Information Specialist
Phone: (808) 587-0320