AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAgriculture: Maui farm company Mahi Pono plans to plant avocados on 1,000 acres, targeting an initial harvest within five years and more than 10 million pounds annually once orchards mature. Tourism: Repairs at the Hawai‘i Convention Center, now estimated at $108.7 million, may face further delays and cost increases after crews uncovered unexpected conditions; officials expect to clarify the schedule and costs by month’s end. Higher Education: The University of Hawai‘i plans to invest $123 million across its 10-campus system over the next two to three years, directing funds toward student success, workforce shortages and operational upgrades. Water Infrastructure: Honolulu’s Board of Water Supply secured a $109 million EPA loan for an O‘ahu desalination plant, while a proposed 700-acre Waikōloa housing development faces questions about its impact on limited freshwater supplies. Housing: Kaleimaʻo Village in ‘Ewa Beach is nearing completion with 126 affordable rental homes, adding to efforts to expand the islands’ housing supply.
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