KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii: Work on the landmark seawall separating Alii Drive from Kailua Bay is set to start this week.

The Hawaii County Mayor’s Office sent out the following Public Works message:

Restoration of the Kailua Village Seawall along Aliʻi Drive, damaged by the 2011 tsunami, will begin April 23. The seawall will be restored by individuals who are knowledgeable in the construction of a Hawaiian rock wall. The $172,546.00 project, awarded to Isemoto Contracting, is scheduled for completion June 6, 2012. Work hours are Monday – Saturday, 7:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.