HI HCR159

Urges the United States Army Corps of Engineers to seek input from communities impacted by the Ala Wai Flood Risk Management Project before proceeding with construction.

The Project proposes detention basins in Manoa Valley, Palolo Valley, Makiki, Kanewai Park, the Ala Wai Golf Course, and Ala Wai Park, plus a 4.5-foot reinforced wall around portions of the Ala Wai Canal and Promenade.

Affected communities include Manoa Valley, Palolo Valley, Makiki, Tantalus, McCully, Moiliili, St. Louis Heights, Kapahulu, Kaimuki, Kapiolani, Ala Wai, Ala Moana, and Waikiki.

Residents and property owners have raised concerns about detention basin construction on private lands, 45-foot industrial pump stations, concrete walls along the historic Ala Wai Canal, and inadequate public notice and comment opportunities.

Urges the Army Corps of Engineers to reissue the Draft Report/Environmental Impact Statement for additional public consideration and comments, with copies to be sent to relevant state and local officials.