It seems unlikely the state is going to invest the tens-of-millions of dollars needed for a entirely new boat harbor, or even more extensive dredging, especially in a lava zone that repeatedly reminds us all that human endeavors are fleeting. Maybe what Pele takes away, Namaka will restore in time - hopefully the DLNR invites them to the committee meetings to determine next steps.
https://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2025/...boat-ramp/
"Project Options 3 and 4 provided long-term solutions to reopen the Pohoiki Boat Ramp. Option 3 involved the construction of two large breakwater structures to protect the entrance channel (estimated $46-million). Option 4 involved removing a majority of the volcanic debris from Pohoiki Bay (estimated $40-million). Option 4 was DLNR’s preferred alternative because it was less costly than Option 3 and involved less time to obtain the required project permits and less time for construction.
The funding available from various government sources was only enough for Option 2, which involved dredging of a wide channel (estimated $5.4-million). Unfortunately, nature proved more than a match for this solution.
“The Department is currently examining the site conditions and evaluating options to address the situation and long-term solutions,” the DLNR wrote. “We thank the community for their patience and understanding.”"
HVERI's week long timelapse of the channel closing itself up:
https://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2025/...boat-ramp/
"Project Options 3 and 4 provided long-term solutions to reopen the Pohoiki Boat Ramp. Option 3 involved the construction of two large breakwater structures to protect the entrance channel (estimated $46-million). Option 4 involved removing a majority of the volcanic debris from Pohoiki Bay (estimated $40-million). Option 4 was DLNR’s preferred alternative because it was less costly than Option 3 and involved less time to obtain the required project permits and less time for construction.
The funding available from various government sources was only enough for Option 2, which involved dredging of a wide channel (estimated $5.4-million). Unfortunately, nature proved more than a match for this solution.
“The Department is currently examining the site conditions and evaluating options to address the situation and long-term solutions,” the DLNR wrote. “We thank the community for their patience and understanding.”"
HVERI's week long timelapse of the channel closing itself up: