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VIDEO: Council Considers $20 Million For Hilo Landfill Closure

by Big Island Video News
on May 17, 2017 at 6:41 am

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STORY SUMMARY

HILO - Councilmembers advanced Bill 32 authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds, knowing that time has run out on the South Hilo Landfill.

(BIVN) – The process to finally close the South Hilo Sanitary Landfill has begun.

The Hawaii County Council Finance Committee on Tuesday advanced a bill authorizing issuance of $20 million in general obligation bonds to pay for the project. The final design for the closure is anticipated to be complete
by the end of 2017.

Councilmembers spent an hour questioning Solid Waste Division Chief Greg Goodale on the massive project, which will have to done in accordance with strict environmental regulations.


Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Gregory Goodell, Hawaii County Council, South Hilo landfill

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