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DHHL outlines island development and repairs: Honoka‘a acquisition, Kapolei sewer, Molokai water and other projects
Summary
Land development staff detailed planned and requested CIP projects across islands including Honoka‘a, Kapolei sewer repairs, Molokai water and drainage improvements, Kauai planning studies and scattered‑lot awards; several projects require additional geotechnical or EIS work before awards.
Kalani Franda, acting administrator for DHHL's Land Development Division, presented the department's FY2026 development budget and capital improvement project (CIP) priorities, listing projects and funding requests for Hawaii Island, Kauai, Molokai and Oʻahu.
Franda said the department has budgeted and requested funding for predevelopment reports, geotechnical studies and utility installations necessary to move projects toward award. For Honoka‘a on Hawaii Island, Franda said the department recently acquired property and is awaiting geotechnical reports and EIS work; a staff project manager reported geotechnical work is underway and that an environmental-impact statement may take about two years to complete.
Why it matters: many development items are contingent on technical reports, county acceptance of infrastructure or further state/federal approvals. Commissioners asked for…
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