AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoWater Infrastructure: Consolidated Water has cleared key historic-preservation and health approvals for Oʻahu’s Kalaeloa desalination project, but other permits remain outstanding, pushing construction to the first half of 2027. The Board of Water Supply has authorized $6 million for early equipment purchases; a separate $109 million EPA loan will fund the plant. Housing: Waimea’s 440-acre Koaiʻe project is moving ahead, with $8.8 million in road and utility work set to begin in November and 39 self-help homes planned in its first phase. Meanwhile, a study finds Hawaii homebuyers need $118,907 more annual income than five years ago to afford a typical home. Local Costs: Honolulu’s average price for a dozen conventional eggs reached $10.06 in the second quarter, up 11.3% from a year earlier. Air Links: Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines plan new nonstop Seattle flights to Osaka and Tahiti in 2027, expanding international connections. Business Districts: Hawaiʻi County Council members delayed a proposal for up to $1 million a year in grants to restore storefronts and bring vacant commercial spaces back into use.
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