Hawaii DLNR Opens New Floating "F" Dock at Ala Wai Harbor

HONOLULU— The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) celebrated the opening of the new “F” dock at Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor with a blessing today. The 650 foot long by 88 foot long state-of-the-art modular dock system was fabricated in Hawai‘i and was installed along with water and electrical utilities, marina power pedestals, gangway, dock boxes and access gate.
“The state Administration is committed to upgrading and properly maintaining small boat harbors across the state to ensure the safety of residents and visitors who use these important public facilities and to enhance ocean and recreation opportunities,” said Laura H. Thielen, DLNR Chairperson.

“The opening of this new dock is just a preview of what’s to come,” said Thielen. “Installation of this type of pier system will be repeated to replace B, C and D docks at Ala Wai in the not too-distant future.”

“In time it will become obvious that this durable, low maintenance structure was a very cost effective alternative. The modules can be quickly reconfigured and easily repaired if damaged.

It provides the department with the kind of flexibility it needs for infrastructure maintenance,” she said.

Assembly of the modular pier system began at Ala Wai in early October and was completed in just three months. It is constructed out of marine-grade aluminum frames, which sit on heavyduty polyethylene foam-filled floats. The aluminum frame is covered and protected by plastic composite decking. The new F Dock now has 35 finger piers extending from a central pier and 70 slips. Final cost to install the modular dock came to $935,000.