02-23-2015, 07:43 AM
Sounds expensive.
What's wrong with the harbor in Hilo? I don't necessarily like the harbor being smack dab between the bay and all the swimming 'parks' ...onekahakaha, Carl smith, Richardson, etc.
If there was to be a new harbor how about in the area west of the airport or even farther down south like around panewa.
I don't think there is a legitimate need or demand for a harbor in lower puna given the gigantic cost to build such. There is no industry there and little to no agriculture. A few papaya farms and some cut flowers don't need access to their own port.
A few tourists and residents but same again not enough to justify having a ferry terminal.
I think this would be a catastrophic waste of money when you compare the benefits that could be realized with the same funding for roads, public libraries, enhancing school systems (maybe giving teachers higher salaries and attracting better teachers and better administrators to institute better curriculums).
Just some initial thoughts off the cuff.
What's wrong with the harbor in Hilo? I don't necessarily like the harbor being smack dab between the bay and all the swimming 'parks' ...onekahakaha, Carl smith, Richardson, etc.
If there was to be a new harbor how about in the area west of the airport or even farther down south like around panewa.
I don't think there is a legitimate need or demand for a harbor in lower puna given the gigantic cost to build such. There is no industry there and little to no agriculture. A few papaya farms and some cut flowers don't need access to their own port.
A few tourists and residents but same again not enough to justify having a ferry terminal.
I think this would be a catastrophic waste of money when you compare the benefits that could be realized with the same funding for roads, public libraries, enhancing school systems (maybe giving teachers higher salaries and attracting better teachers and better administrators to institute better curriculums).
Just some initial thoughts off the cuff.