The Hawaii Department of Transportation will receive $40.1 million in federal funding to expand cargo storage and improve operations at Kahului Harbor, Maui’s only commercial port. The project includes upgrading existing yards and adding new acreage to handle increased construction materials tied to Lahaina rebuilding efforts.
- A $40.1M federal grant will fund the $56.1M Port of Kahului Cargo Yard Expansion, with the remaining $16M matched by state harbor funds.
- Improvements will allow containers to be stacked five high instead of the current two, significantly increasing storage capacity.
- A new 10-acre cargo yard will be developed on an acquired parcel following demolition and environmental remediation of existing structures.
- The project was driven partly by the surge in construction materials, heavy equipment, and modular housing units arriving for Lahaina wildfire recovery.
- Upgrades also include improved pedestrian access for cruise passengers, drainage hardening, and measures to mitigate sea-level rise and flooding risks.
Source: Maui Now
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