Boat ramp washdown area to close for work | News, Sports, Jobs

Boaters use the washdown area at the Kihei Boat Ramp on Jan. 18. The washdown area will be closed for drainage improvements starting Feb. 6. The boat launch will remain open. — Photo courtesy DLNR

Drainage improvements to the Kihei Boat Ramp washdown area will begin on Feb. 6, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources announced Friday.

The scope of work will include removal, hauling and disposal of rock, silt and debris from the existing clogged and overflowing boat wash trench drain; installation of new grating over the drain; and construction of a retaining wall to prevent material on adjacent embankments from causing obstruction issues.

The boat launch will remain open, but the washdown area will be closed in its entirety throughout the scheduled work dates. The estimated completion date for the $324,820 project is March 3.

The DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation awarded the project contract to Global Specialty Contractors Inc.

Today's breaking news and more in your inbox

ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7rq3UoqWer6NjsLC5jqecsKtfobykrctmpZ6vo2R%2FcX6SaGdqZ5KkrrV50ZqkqWWnlsCpsM6wpWaZopqubsDOZpqlp6Oaeqe70WauqKqbZA%3D%3D