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City enters agreement for new study of Ala Wai flood prevention project HNN Staff © Provided by Honolulu KHNL Ala Wai Canal HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - After years of planning and setbacks in the Ala Wai Flood prevention project, a new study is about to begin. The US Army Corps of Engineers has signed an agreement with the city to find new ways to protect Waikiki from a massive flood, all while minimizing the environmental impacts. The 3-year study is fully funded by the federal government. “As a community we must all recognize the severity and consequences of what will happen if we do nothing and a catastrophic storm hits our island home,” Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi said.  “This reevaluation study will follow a process that seeks input from our communities in the development of a plan that is both implementable and affordable. The end result must be achievable if we are going to reduce the risks of our island communities from future disaster.�

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