Hilo, Hawaiʻi – Senator Lorraine R. Inouye (District 1 – Hilo, Paukaʻa, Papaikou, Pepeʻekeo) issued the following statement thanking Governor Josh Green for releasing $3,200,000 in capital improvement project funds for design and construction for improvements at Wailoa Small Boat Harbor in Hilo:
“I’d like to thank Governor Green for releasing funds for the design and
construction for improvements at Wailoa Small Boat Harbor,” said Senator Inouye. “The Wailoa Small Boat Harbor has been in desperate need of repair, especially in recent years. I am delighted that repairs will be completed for the bulkhead fender and the boat ramp loading dock, as well as dredging for the Wailoa Small Boat Harbor. These repairs will improve the general use of the harbor for all users, including boaters, fishers, and recreational users. The Wailoa Small Boat Harbor is critically important to the Hilo community.”