Hawaii legislature allocated nearly $200 million to rebuild King Kamehameha III Elementary School and improve Lahaina infrastructure. The funding includes $146 million for the school, $12 million for harbor improvements, and $76.7 million for highway relocation.
- King Kamehameha III Elementary will receive $146 million for rebuild on new 14-acre site below Lahaina Bypass, contingent on $48 million federal match.
- Lahaina Harbor gets $12 million for pier construction, loading docks, electrical systems, and pavement resurfacing.
- Honoapi’ilani Highway relocation project received $76.7 million for land acquisition and construction to address sea level rise threats.
- Additional $30 million allocated for off-site infrastructure improvements and $12 million for roadways around the new school.
- Proposed $3 million funding for expanded wildfire health study did not receive approval during the legislative session.
Source: Maui Now
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