The state is due to hold a public hearing this week on efforts to avoid and minimize harm to nene and other endangered birds during the planned construction of a new development at Kauai Lagoons Resort in Lihue.
The Department of Land and Natural Resources is expected to host the meeting on Tuesday at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School to address a Habitat Conservation Plan prepared by developers.
The developers plan to build 705 condominium and time-share units and 65 single family lots. They also intend to build a new golf clubhouse and a 27-hole golf course complex.
Some of the development will replace structures damaged by Hurricane Iniki in 1992. Others are due to replace part of property's original golf courses.
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