The future of Haiku Valley hangs in the balance. The status quo is not likely.
Most of the valley is owned to by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. The Department's mission is to provide home lots for Hawaiians and to generate income for them. It is reasonable to expect that they would develop the floor of the valley for homes and for light industrial purposes.
The Koolaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club has a different vision for the valley. They want to provide a park that will celebrate the rich Hawaiian culture of the valley.
As part of the mitigation plan for disturbance caused by the construction of H3, There are several million dollars available to help create the park.
Two bills, HB 2704 and SB2727, will help implement the park.
Which vision for Haiku Valley, would you prefer? Should it be residential and light industrial development or a cultural park that would provide opportunities for education, recreation, and for the restoration of native ecosystems.
The Committee on Water Land and Hawaiian Affairs will hold a hearing on HB2704 on 02-06-08 at 8:30 am in House conference room 312. Your testimony is vital if a cultural park is to become a reality in Haiku Valley.
Submit testimony to: WLHtestimony@Capitol.hawaii.gov
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