KAILUA-KONA — Kolekole Gulch Park will be closed until further notice due to the discovery of lead-contaminated soil throughout much of the area, according to a press release Tuesday from the Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation.
The Hawaii Department of Transportation’s highway’s division conducted an assessment of certain areas of the park and determined lead concentrations to be “in excess of State Department of Health Environmental Action Levels.”
The release states HDOT is continuing to conduct further assessments of the park and is working with the health department to determine and conduct necessary remedial actions.
“The County of Hawaii, Department of Parks & Recreation apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and thanks the community for their patience and understanding,” according to the release.
Info: public affairs at 587-2160. Information on the park’s closure status can be directed to Charmaine Kamaka with the parks and recreation department at 961-8311.