Environmental impact statement for Hale Pohaku : mid-elevation facilities master plan, Hamakua, Mauna Kea, Hawaii

Author:

Group 70,, Hawaii Dept. of Land and Natural Resources,

Title:

Environmental impact statement for Hale Pohaku : mid-elevation facilities master plan, Hamakua, Mauna Kea, Hawaii

Periodical:

Mauna Kea Plans

Year:

1979

Pages:

300

Subject:

Environmental aspects Mauna Kea Environmental impact analysis Mauna Kea Employees' buildings and facilities Hale Pohaku

Summary:

The Hale Pohaku Master Plan incorporates plans for all intended uses of the area that were outlined in the Mauna Kea Plan. That is, support facilities, necessary at the mid-level area, for research personnel working at the summit, and information/interpretive services and recreation amenities for the public. The proposed University of Hawaii (UH) mid-elevation astronomy facility will be located in vicinity of the existing temporary buildings on the site and the Park will be situated about 700 feet downslope of the existing stone cabins, just off the Mauna Kea Observatory Access Road. Maximum separation between the astronomy facility and the park, within the constraints of the site, was provided so as to minimize potential conflicts between visitors to the park and astronomers who work at night and must sleep during the day. Figure 1 in this document shows the planned location of all programmed uses for astronomy and the park and identifies areas where park facilities could be expanded, if necessary. It is a conceptual diagram that is intended merely to show the proposed location and spatial relationships of functional areas and the approximate area to be covered by buildings.

Collection:

EIS