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Tuesday July 27, 2010
Puna Geothermal Venture funds help transform Pahoa Transfer Station
Monies from the County’s Geothermal Relocation and Community Benefits Fund paid by Puna Geothemal Venture (PGV) are helping to revamp the Pahoa Recycling and Transfer Station. Councilwoman Emily Naeole-Beason kindly acknowledged PGV’s role at the groundbreaking on July 7.
The totally new facility will be a showcase for green systems such as solar electricity and rainwater harvesting as well as enhanced recycling, reuse and educational services.
“The new station will be a template for future upgrades elsewhere around the County,” said Terin Gloor, project engineer with the County Department of Environmental Management. On hand were Big Island Mayor Billy Kenoi and other County officials, Mike Kaleikini, PGV manager, and PGV staffers, and Hugh Willocks of Willocks Construction, which will build the facility.
The $700,000 from the geothermal fund will allow a third trash chute to be added to meet the growing Pahoa district needs. The funds are part of an annual sum paid to the County by PGV.
Mayor Kenoi also praised PGV for its role in the $3.9 million project.
Earlier this year, PGV funds were used to purchase two new Hele On buses for the district.