Farmer's Market tarps gone

[HereOnThePrimalEdge]

Hilo Farmers Market has one of three permits approved. I hope the project moves forward, but Mr. De La Cruz must operate his Market budget like the County budget, if he still needs financing and loans for his open air project after all this time. Highlights from the article.

According to the permit, the pavilions will comprise a “greenhouse-style” steel-framed and open-sided structure over the market at 57 Mamo St.

Nearby, the market’s parking lot will receive a sunshade with a photovoltaic solar array installed on top,* with the energy to be used by an adjacent restaurant.

Assuming, however, the remaining permits are approved, De La Cruz said construction can begin by the summer, adding construction might last anywhere between three and six months.**

The market accrued $212,000 in fines by October.
De La Cruz said he is working closely with the county to determine how to pay the fines, which could be reduced by the county.
While De La Cruz could not divulge specifics of the arrangement...***

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/201...it-hurdle/

* Although on the previous structure, electric extension cables were deemed dangerous
** Six months for a greenhouse frame and solar panels? I've seen both go up in a matter of days.
*** County permits. County fines. Private "arrangements."