Hawaii's 'Stairway to Heaven' likely to be demolished soon over trespassing concerns

iconic Haiku Stairs in Hawaii, locally kwn as 'Stairway to Heaven,' might be demolished shortly under a proposal authorised by Holulu's mayor this week, putting an end to a deces-long battle over landmark in Oahu. journey through staircase along  Koolau Mountains' crest in Hawaii, climbs almost 2,800 feet.  3,922-step walk is famous among visitors and trek enthusiasts, regardless of fact that it has been formally restricted to people since 1987.  

Mayor Rick Blangiardi of Holulu claimed it was "improper" to have a famous tourist attraction so close to private property. As per Huffpost website, previously this week, Blangiardi said in a statement that ministration h been listening to several convincing reasons and respect all input and feedback obtained from all over Haiku Stairs issue. He furr stated that importance of staircase to a specific community is very well understood but concerns like trespassing, personal injury, introduction to n-native species, and general public safety must be dressed. 

Hawaii's 'Stairway To Heaven' is a 'possible risk'

News ncy AP reported that last Monday, Holulu City Council unanimously passed a measure calling for removal of staircases, citing m as a possible risk. Nearly, ninety-three persons were seen attempting to enter staircase during a 10-day timeframe in March.  

mayor said that he concurred with city council of Holulu on staircase removal and has planned to proceed with costly demolition procedure. project has alrey received a $1 million budget from local authorities. According to Holulu Civil Beat website, city spent roughly $1 million in tax funding to revate staircase and hundreds of thousands of US dollars for security expenses. Holulu Department of Parks and Recreation is currently in charge of staircase. 

anuncement has disappointed and sdened many supporters of stairwell's preservation. Vern Ansdell, president of vocate group Friends of Haiku Stairs' informed Civil Beat that he will continue to resist proposals to demolish stairwell. 

As per Civil Beat, steps were constructed by US Navy during World War II to allow mission to a military rio station, and later, y became popular with visitors during 1970s period. Trekkers were given permission to witness greatest Hawaiian view by Coast Guard at time, which was in charge of path. Coast Guard blocked staircase in 1987 after receiving reports of destruction and trash, but even prospect of a $1,000 fine didn't discour determined hikers to ascend 'Stairway to Heaven.' 

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