- Joined
- Feb 3, 2008
- Messages
- 1,695
- Reaction score
- 375
- Points
- 444
- Resorts Owned
- Westin Lagunamar, Westin Aventuras, Marriott Grande Vista, Sandos Caracol, Festiva, Diamond Resorts (Hawaii Collection)
For DRI Hawaii members: This was attached to the statement we received today (and our bill on 10,000 points went down by $90)....
"Shoreline Erosion at Ka‘anapali Beach Club in Maui
As you may have heard or witnessed, the shoreline has experienced significant erosion due to past and present El Niño weather patterns. The most damage occurs during high tides or king tide periods combined with elevated ocean levels due to El Niño. We were successful in obtaining a permit for our short term remediation plan which is designed to mitigate the erosion by installing an apron over the scarp. Materials were ordered and have arrived on island in preparation for installation. One key component to the installation is we need Grade A sand indigenous to our beach. We sourced out the sand from an inland sand dune in order to obtain the permit. However, the sale of sand has been halted due to ongoing litigation regarding the mining process of Grade A sand as it relates to Hawaiian culture. With this source closed for our needs, we actively worked to find other sources that would be approved by the authorities. At this moment, we are working to gain approval to utilize sand being dredged from the Lahaina Harbor about 5 miles to the south of our resort. If approval is achieved, work on the installation of the remediation plan will commence immediately. It should be noted that your Board of Directors has budgeted sufficient funds for the short-term solution, and is setting aside funds for the long-term solution. The long-term solution could take several years in order to obtain the required approval by the Hawaii governing authorities.
The Point at Poipu
The water intrusion project at Poipu was completed earlier this year and all buildings are open and available. The project was over budget by approximately $5.4 million, but the overage has been funded while leaving enough funds for future property improvements and repair needs."
"Shoreline Erosion at Ka‘anapali Beach Club in Maui
As you may have heard or witnessed, the shoreline has experienced significant erosion due to past and present El Niño weather patterns. The most damage occurs during high tides or king tide periods combined with elevated ocean levels due to El Niño. We were successful in obtaining a permit for our short term remediation plan which is designed to mitigate the erosion by installing an apron over the scarp. Materials were ordered and have arrived on island in preparation for installation. One key component to the installation is we need Grade A sand indigenous to our beach. We sourced out the sand from an inland sand dune in order to obtain the permit. However, the sale of sand has been halted due to ongoing litigation regarding the mining process of Grade A sand as it relates to Hawaiian culture. With this source closed for our needs, we actively worked to find other sources that would be approved by the authorities. At this moment, we are working to gain approval to utilize sand being dredged from the Lahaina Harbor about 5 miles to the south of our resort. If approval is achieved, work on the installation of the remediation plan will commence immediately. It should be noted that your Board of Directors has budgeted sufficient funds for the short-term solution, and is setting aside funds for the long-term solution. The long-term solution could take several years in order to obtain the required approval by the Hawaii governing authorities.
The Point at Poipu
The water intrusion project at Poipu was completed earlier this year and all buildings are open and available. The project was over budget by approximately $5.4 million, but the overage has been funded while leaving enough funds for future property improvements and repair needs."
