Miscommunication creates confusion as scrutiny is raised for Ala Wai project
The plan for a multimillion-dollar flood control project that aims to prevent a disaster in Waikiki and the Ala Wai watershed now will include a more comprehensive environmental study, according to a notice filed by the Army Corps of Engineers.
That’s good news for those who have urged the federal agency to take a closer look at the environmental impacts of the project.
The problem, according to community members, is that project officials didn’t notify the dozens of people who have been participating in the public planning process and who signed up for an email list to hear about the latest developments. The action also wasn’t described on the project’s website.
