The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands is planning 66 single-family homes on 341 acres in Molokai’s Nāʻiwa area, but must evaluate flood and wetland impacts before proceeding with construction.
- DHHL proposes building 66 homes for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries on agricultural land in Hoʻolehua and Pālaʻau areas of Molokai.
- The site is located in a higher flood risk area and contains wetlands, requiring federal environmental review despite being outside the 100-year floodplain.
- Project includes residential infrastructure like water, communication, energy connections, and individual wastewater systems for each home.
- DHHL must identify alternatives to building in flood-prone areas and assess potential environmental impacts before construction begins.
Source: Hawaii
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