The state is proposing upgrades to Mākena State Park including permanent restrooms, expanded parking, and showers, but some locals worry the changes will alter the area’s wild character and lead to future restrictions.
- Proposed upgrades include expanding paved parking, replacing portable toilets with permanent bathrooms, and installing showers or foot rinsing stations.
- The $2.1 million plan requires approval from the Maui Planning Commission at a June 23 public meeting.
- Community members fear the improvements could threaten the wilderness appeal of one of Maui’s last undeveloped beach areas.
- The upgrades are based on feedback collected from hundreds of community members between 2013 and 2020.
- State officials say the changes are intended to improve visitor experience while preserving natural and cultural resources.
Source: Civil Beat
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