Maui County and Kamehameha Schools have proposed transferring control of the Launiupoko Irrigation Company to the county, continuing a broader push to bring West Maui’s water infrastructure under public ownership in support of Lahaina’s recovery.
- Kamehameha Schools would transfer its option to purchase the Launiupoko Irrigation Company to Maui County under the proposed deal.
- The agreement is part of an ongoing county effort to increase public stewardship of West Maui water systems, which would rise from 45% to 93% if all pending deals close.
- Mayor Bissen has already signed a similar MOU with Maui Land & Pineapple Co. and the County Council approved a $6 million water asset purchase in August.
- Kamehameha Schools would retain stewardship of the Kauaʻula surface water system as part of the arrangement.
- The proposed agreement goes to the Maui County Council for approval at its November 13 meeting.
Source: Alohastatedaily
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