HOUSE AND SENATE to hold INFO BRIEFING on PROPOSED site for NEW OʻAHU LANDFILL

News Release from Hawaii House of Representatives, Jan 3, 2025

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, the House Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection and the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Environment will hold a joint informational briefing to discuss the proposed site for the new Oʻahu landfill and its potential environmental impacts.

Presentations will be made by the Honolulu Department of Environmental Services and the Honolulu Board of Water Supply.

"Protecting Hawaiʻi's precious water supply is essential for sustaining life and preserving our environment," said Representative Nicole E. Lowen, Chair of the House Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection. "We aim to fully understand the implications and potential impacts of the proposed location for the new landfill."

"Choosing the site of Oʻahu’s next landfill affects everyone island-wide, not only now, but for generations to come," said Senator Mike Gabbard, Chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Environment. "It’s important that we gather all the facts from the City and County, the Board of Water Supply, and other experts before we make a final decision. That’s why we’re gathering at the Capitol for this critical info briefing."

WHO: House Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection

                        Senate Committee on Agriculture and Environment

                        Honolulu Department of Environmental Services

                        Honolulu Board of Water Supply

WHAT: Informational Briefing on the Proposed Site for the New Oʻahu Landfill

WHEN: Tuesday, January 7, 2025

9:00 a.m.

WHERE: Hawaiʻi State Capitol – Conference Room 325

Click here to review the hearing notice.

Click here for the live stream of this meeting via YouTube.

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