02-07-2015, 01:24 PM
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Originally posted by snorkle
My idea of sensible development would be to construct a large lagoon with ocean access channel and Waá Halau in the new lava at Kalapana.
The material dredged could be put offshore, with the shoreline engineered to create a Point Break and Bay that would take advantage of the prevailing easterly swell and Summer Souths.
Surfers are easily housebroken, and would travel from far and wide to experience Puna Makai waves. Local families would have a recreational area safe for children and paddlecraft.
By locating the development on fresh Lava, there would be minimal impact on local ecosystems. Composting toilets; Picnic and Camp Grounds would be all the infrastructure necessary.
This is such a good idea I am sure it will never come to fruition, but I have been thinking exactly the same thing for years. I grew up in an area with a lot of limestone mining, and all my favorite swimming holes were abandoned stone quarries. I have to admit I look at some of the lava fields that reach the water here in Puna and fantasize about what a few well placed sticks of dynamite could do for creating a safe swimming spot, a good surf break would be big bonus.
I've lived with a few surfers over the years, so I am not sure I agree with the housebroken part, but they will show up anywhere there are waves and at least buy food and beer.