HVO will move to UH-Hilo
In a couple of years, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and support staff should be able to move from their temporary headquarters at Hilo Ir...
In a couple of years, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and support staff should be able to move from their temporary headquarters at Hilo Iron Works and a Keaau warehouse and into fancy new digs at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. The project cleared its last major hurdle last week: A final environmental assessment has determined that construction of the project poses no significant environmental impact. David Phillips, HVO's deputy scientist in charge, said construction is set to start this summer, with completion expected within 26 months.