News Summary
Kailua Beach Park is set to see the construction of a new ocean safety base station starting September 29. The facility will support lifeguard operations and enhance emergency response along the coastline. Key aspects of the project include roadway demolition, sewer line installation, and facility construction, which is expected to take two to three weeks to complete. The project, initially slated for summer completion, has been postponed to July 2026 due to redesign efforts. Public safety and improved response capabilities are the primary goals of this significant development.
Kailua, Hawaii – Construction for a new ocean safety base station at Kailua Beach Park will commence on September 29. This project aims to install a new sewer connection line, with work expected to take approximately two to three weeks to complete.
The base station will be the first facility specifically built for the Honolulu Ocean Safety Department. It is designed to enhance lifeguard operations along the coastline between Mokapu Peninsula and Waimanalo Bay, creating a vital hub for emergency response efforts.
Project Details
The construction project includes several critical aspects:
- Demolition and removal of the existing asphalt roadway.
- Installation of a new sewer lateral connected to an existing sewer manhole.
- Restoration of the roadway after the sewer line installation.
Work will be conducted during the hours of 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. from Sunday through Friday, excluding holidays. A single lane of traffic will be closed throughout the project, which may lead to delays. The public is advised to use caution while driving in the area and to adhere to traffic controls and posted signs.
Facility Specifications
The new ocean safety base station will occupy approximately 454,100 square feet of land and feature a building measuring 1,680 square feet. The facility will include:
- Two offices
- A bathroom
- A kitchenette
- A board storage room
- Two roll-up garages for the storage of trucks and rescue skis
This new base station will offer lifeguards a secure area for storing essential rescue and medical equipment, further enhancing public safety on the beaches.
Timeline and Budget
The initial completion date for the base station was estimated for summer 2025, but due to a redesign of a retaining wall, it has now been postponed to July 2026. The project is projected to cost a total of $2.5 million.
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Conclusion
The new ocean safety base station at Kailua Beach Park is an important step forward in enhancing emergency response capabilities in the region, ensuring the safety of beachgoers and the effectiveness of the lifeguard services in the area.
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Additional Resources
- Hawaii News Now: Construction Work Begins for Ocean Safety Station
- Wikipedia: Kailua, Hawaii
- Spectrum Local News: Ocean Safety Facility in Kailua
- Google Search: Kailua Beach Park Ocean Safety
- KHON2: Visitors Asked to Stay Out of Lanikai
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Hawaii
- KITV: Ocean Safety Unit Opened at Kailua Beach Park
- Google News: Kailua Ocean Safety
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