Nearly four years after engineers rated Coconut Island’s only pedestrian bridge in serious condition, an 8,000-pound county excavator helped collapse it; Hawaii now faces up to $22 million to restore access
- The financial jump has become one of the biggest points of concern.
- The earlier $1.35 million figure represented repairs to the existing structure, while the current proposal involves building a new permanent crossing.
- For years, the short walk to Coconut Island in Hilo was part of the rhythm of visiting the waterfront.
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- The financial jump has become one of the biggest points of concern.
- The earlier $1.35 million figure represented repairs to the existing structure, while the current proposal involves building a new permanent crossing.
- For years, the short walk to Coconut Island in Hilo was part of the rhythm of visiting the waterfront.
Sources: Times of India