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HCDA cites repeated vandalism at Kakaʻako dog park, plans temporary closure; vertical turbine installed for wind research
Summary
HCDA staff reported repeated vandalism at the Kakaʻako dog park, announced a temporary closure from May 12 to June 9 for grass rehabilitation and said the agency is considering cameras and increased enforcement; staff also said a vertical wind turbine installed near the entrepreneurs' sandbox is operational for research data collection.
Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority staff told the Kakaʻako Authority on May 7 that the dog park near Ala Moana has suffered repeated vandalism and that the agency will close the large side of the park from May 12 to June 9 to allow grass to recover.
Executive Director Craig Nakamoto described multiple incidents including broken irrigation boxes, damaged gates and ripped-out sprinkler heads. “These are not just pranks. These are crimes,”…
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