By Staff Reports
(LĪHU’E) – The design team for the Hardy Street improvements will be having an open house next month to discuss the details of the project and accept public comment.
The open house is scheduled on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 5 to 8 p.m. at the Wilcox Elementary School cafeteria. A formal presentation will be made at 5:30 p.m. and repeated at 7 p.m.
Among the topics that will be covered are: project overview; design elements; Complete Streets concepts; roundabout at the intersection of Umi and Hardy streets; and how the project will improve connectivity throughout Līhu’e town.
In addition to the displays and presentations, there will be a keiki activity table and light refreshments will be served.
The Hardy Street project is a collaborative effort between the County of Kaua’i, Bow Construction Management Service, Inc., SSFM International Inc. and Earthworks Construction, Inc.
Funding for the project is provided by the Federal Highways Administration and the County of Kaua’i.
During his inaugural speech titled Holo Holo 2020, Mayor Bernard Carvalho, Jr. spoke about his vision for Kaua’i in the year 2020, which includes the implementation of the Complete Streets concepts island wide.
Complete Streets is one of 38 initiatives that are part of the mayor’s Holo Holo 2020 vision, which calls for all organizations, businesses, residents and visitors on Kaua’i to be part of creating an island that is sustainable, values the native culture, has a thriving and healthy economy, cares for all – keiki to kupuna – and has a responsible and user-friendly local government.
For a complete listing of the Holo Holo 2020 projects, please go to the county website, www.kauai.gov.
For more information about the meeting, please visit the project website, www.hardystreetimprovements.com, call 246-8808 or send an email to: hardystreet@ssfm.com.
If you would like to request an American Sign Language interpreter, materials in an alternate format or other auxiliary aid, please contact Kimi Matsuda with Earthworks Pacific at 246-8808 or via email at kimi@earthworkspacific.com at least seven days prior to the meeting.