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Construction is set to begin on a new Ocean Safety District Operations Base Station at Kailua Beach Park. The project includes sewer installation and will last approximately two to three weeks. This facility, the first of its kind for the Honolulu Ocean Safety Department, aims to enhance lifeguard operations along the coastline. The timeline for completion has been postponed to July 2026, with a total project cost of $2.5 million. Residents should expect lane closures and delays during the construction period.
Kailua, Hawaii – Construction on a new Ocean Safety District Operations Base Station at Kailua Beach Park is set to commence on September 29. The project entails the installation of a new sewer connection line and is projected to last approximately two to three weeks. This facility will be the first specifically built for the Honolulu Ocean Safety Department.
The undertaking consists of several critical phases including:
- Demolition and removal of the existing asphalt roadway
- Installation of a new sewer lateral that connects to a pre-existing sewer manhole
- Restoration of the roadway after the sewer installation is completed
Construction work will take place from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., from Sunday through Friday, excluding holidays. A single lane closure will be in effect throughout the duration of the project, and the public is advised to expect delays and to exercise caution while navigating the area. Drivers are urged to adhere to all traffic controls, posted signage, and directives from special duty police officers present.
The new base station will serve as an essential hub for lifeguard operations along the coastline between Mokapu Peninsula and Waimanalo Bay. The facility is set to occupy roughly 454,100 square feet of land, with a building footprint of 1,680 square feet. The station will feature:
- Two offices
- A restroom
- A kitchenette
- A board storage room
- Two roll-up garages for storing rescue vehicles and equipment
This facility is designed to provide lifeguards a secure space for storing necessary rescue and medical equipment, improving the efficiency of operations along the beach.
Initially, the completion of the base station was anticipated for the summer of 2025; however, this timeline has been extended to July 2026 due to a redesign of a retaining wall associated with the project. The overall cost of constructing the new base station is estimated to be $2.5 million.
For further inquiries regarding the construction and its impact on the community, questions and comments can be directed to the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Design and Construction by calling (808) 768-8400.
As construction proceeds, residents and visitors to the Kailua Beach Park area are encouraged to stay informed and to plan their travel accordingly to accommodate these necessary improvements to ocean safety infrastructure.
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- 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
