Kualoa
Kualoa Site Resources
In order for any of the proposed projects or programs to be implemented by other organizations on City land, there will need to be agreements between these implementing entities and the City. Such an agreement could be in form of a lease or license for a portion of the park, plus a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). Several potential alternatives were explored and suggested for partnership agreements among different entities. Some community members are particularly interested in OHA becoming involved as the agency holding a lease, with MOAs between OHA and whichever organizations are to provide programs. For example, OHA could obtain a lease for a portion of the park and sign an MOA with a non-profit to provide educational programs. Or OHA could jointly hold a lease together with a non-profit. OHA has expressed willingness to explore these approaches including to become a leaseholder that would provide for various levels of collaboration for program implementation. The Mayor of Honolulu has also expressed support for a unique management framework to enable program implementation by community groups and is interested in seeing this project serve as a model for future community-based programs on City land. The diagram below shows some of the conceptual alternatives of agreements that may be considered.
- Project Concept:
- Increase the use of this large land area by implementing a variety of educational, restoration and cultural programs with a focus on highlighting the historical and cultural significance of the place.
- Site Location:
- Honolulu County, Koʻolaupoko District, Windward Oʻahu
- Site Size:
- Approximately 153 acres (includes Beach Park and Mokoliʻi Island)
- TMK:
- 4-9-4-001
- Adjacent Land Uses:
- Moliʻi Fishpond to the west, Kualoa Ranch to the north across from Kamehameha Hwy, ocean to the east and south
- Road Access:
- Access via driveway from Kamehameha Hwy which borders the property
- State Land Use:
- Agricultural District
- City Zoning:
- P-2 General Preservation SMA: The entire parcel is within the Special Management Area
- Tsunami Zone:
- Includes majority of parcel
- County Water:
- BWS Water Meter at baseyard, 8-inch line runs south along parking lot
- County Sewer:
- None. Individual wastewater systems or small treatment plant needed
- Annual Rainfall:
- Approximately 55 inches
- Geology/Soils:
- Approximately half sandy soils near the coast (JaC), half loamy Mokulēʻia soils inland (Ms, Mt – potentially OK for agriculture). Some marsh and Waialua soils bordering Kualoa Ranch lands (MZ, WIB).
- Flora and Fauna:
- Grassy manicured open spaces, forested and pond areas dominated by non-native plants and animals. Some native and endangered species present, including Hawaiian coot, stilt and moorhen. Mokoliʻi Island is a nesting habitat for endangered wedgetailed shearwater birds. Some native plants have been restored, but mostly dominated by invasive vegetation.
- Fresh/Brackish Water:
- Koholālele Pond/ditch, ʻApua Pond
- Marine Resources:
- Fishpond(s), Mokoliʻi Island, coastal waters with fishing opportunities
- Cultural Sites:
- Important cultural sites including burials, house sites, loʻi, throughout the property and exposed through beach erosion. Cultural sites more prevalent in previously undisturbed areas.