Multiple sources report that approximately 150 residents and local leaders gathered on Front Street in Lahaina to bless a completed county infrastructure project, marking a visible milestone in the post-fire recovery of the town’s commercial core. The ceremony, covered by Maui News, Maui County, and Mauirecovers, reflects ongoing efforts to restore conditions for businesses, jobs, and private investment in the fire-damaged area.
- The Front Street Railing and Walkway Project was blessed on the 700 block of Front Street, with construction focused on the makai side between Lahainaluna Road and Dickenson Street.
- The project included repairs to approximately 1,450 feet of sidewalk and replacement of about 700 feet of railing, along with light poles, benches, and planters.
- Specific new streetscape elements include 700 feet of stainless-steel railing with an ipe wood topper, 12 light poles, 15 benches, 5 bike racks, 8 landscaping planters, 13 milo trees, and ʻākai ground cover. (Maui News)
- Mayor Richard Bissen said the project creates conditions for businesses to reopen, local jobs to return, and private investment to move forward.
- Five commercial permits have been issued for Lahaina town, with one project currently under construction; two commercial properties are in process and more than 12 are in pre-application consultation.
- Permitting in the Lahaina Historic District involves national, state, and local rules and is described as one of the most heavily regulated processes in the state.
- The blessing was led by the Department of ʻŌiwi Resources and facilitated by the Office of the Mayor and the Office of Recovery; the project was completed by the Maui County Department of Public Works. (Maui News)
- More than 1,500 properties have been cleared as part of the broader Lahaina recovery effort.
Sources
- Maui News: Blessing of new Front Street infrastructure marks step in Lahaina recovery
- Maui County: Community gathers in Lahaina for Front Street blessing signaling return of commercial core
- Maui County: Community gathers in Lahaina for Front Street blessing signaling return of commercial core
- Mauirecovers: News: Community gathers in Lahaina for Front Street blessing signaling return of commercial core
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