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TexasTowelie

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Fri Oct 18, 2019, 07:26 PM Oct 2019

Somebody thought it was a good idea to put a large propane tank next to this playground [View all]

HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Realtors often highlight the kid-friendly playground at the upscale Waikalua Bayside project on Kaneohe Bay.

But neighbors said they were shocked when the developer of the $1 million homes placed the private playground next to a propane tank and a transformer.

“I don’t think it’s safe for the kids," said Kaneohe resident Adrian Keohokalole. “I think there should be fencing around that or the removal of the gas tank would be better.”

The playground’s proximity to the gas tank and transformer doesn’t appear to violate any city permitting rules. But area residents said it violates common sense.

Read more: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2019/10/17/whats-wrong-with-this-playground-according-permits-nothing-safety-concerns-linger/

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