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Commission approves 65‑year lease for Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center to build health and food campus
Summary
The commission granted a 65‑year general lease to Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center for roughly 25 acres to support a food campus, health services and economic development on the Waianae Coast; staff said an environmental assessment found no significant impact and the project will be implemented in phases.
Land Management recommended the Hawaiian Homes Commission approve issuance of a 65‑year general lease to Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center (doing business as Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center) for roughly 25 acres of Hawaiian home lands in Wai‘anae to support the proposed Elipio food campus and related health and cultural services.
Staff summarized the project history: a beneficiary consultation in November 2022, earlier right‑of‑entry approval for planning, and completion of an environmental assessment that produced a Finding of No Significant Impact. The project team said the campus will include infrastructure for food distribution and social services established during the COVID‑19 pandemic and that a phased implementation approach and fundraising are already in progress. Project proponents reported secured seed funding for early construction of infrastructure and the food warehouse.
Commissioners asked about funding and connections to related Kupuna and social services projects; project representatives said fundraising will proceed in phases and the project team has coordinated with adjacent housing plans and county partners. The commission approved the lease by voice vote.
What happens next: staff will finalize lease terms and advance design, permitting and phased construction. The project proponents said infrastructure and site work will commence with available grants and follow‑on fundraising.
Why it matters: a long‑term lease to a community health provider aims to integrate food, health and social services to benefit native Hawaiian and other residents on the Waianae Coast.
