Hanauma Bay scheduled to close for sewer project

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The City and County of Honolulu will begin sewer system improvements at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve in August.

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The preserve is expected to close from Aug. 3 to Aug. 11 to start the project. Another closure is expected in early 2027.

The project includes the replacement of the 35-year-old system that serves the comfort stations at the beach and parking lot levels, as well as repairs and improvements to manholes, the wet well, and the lift station.

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Jas W. Glover Limited was awarded the $1,823,000 construction contract, and SEY Engineers Inc. provided design consultation.

The project is expected to be completed in the summer of 2027. The City says the contractor will prioritize work on Mondays and Tuesdays, when the park is regularly closed.

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