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Posted: Thursday, October 4th, 2012 9:16 AM HST

Groundbreaking held for new Ka`u Gym

By Ken Hupp - 67AM KPUA News

Groundbreaking was held Wednesday for the new $18.1 million Ka`u District Gym & Shelter at the Ka`u High and Pahala Elementary School campus. The 43,300 square-foot facility will be used jointly by the school and community. It will expand athletic and recreational opportunities in the Ka`u district. It will also serve as a destination for community events and as an emergency shelter during natural disasters. Construction is scheduled to begin the week of October 11, and will take 18 months to complete.