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  1. Lahaina Maui recovery efforts address housing, permits, and historic preservation
  2. Mayor Richard Bissen is seeking funds for historic district recovery in Maui County while addressing sea level rise and restrictive laws.

Funding Secured for Rebuilding King Kamehameha III Elementary School in Lahaina

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What happened

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Angus McKelvey secured funding for the rebuilding of King Kamehameha III Elementary School in Lahaina. The school, which was destroyed in the 2023 Lahaina wildfire, is planned to be rebuilt on Kamehameha School land, with a tentative opening date of 2029. The state has allocated $146 million for recovery efforts, and the new school is projected to cost $162 million.

From mauinow.com, hawaiinewsnow.com

Why it matters

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The school rebuild is part of the larger recovery efforts in Lahaina, which is facing challenges related to sea level rise and historic district restoration. The project represents a major public infrastructure investment in Maui County as it moves toward completion after years of temporary schooling.

Mayor Richard Bissen is currently seeking funds for historic district recovery in Maui County while addressing sea level rise and restrictive laws.

From mauinow.com, hawaiinewsnow.com

Who's involved

  • Angus McKelveySecured funding to support the rebuilding efforts in Lahaina.
  • LahainaThe location undergoing large-scale infrastructure rebuild and recovery efforts.
  • Maui CountyExercises regulatory and financial control over the recovery efforts in Lahaina.
  • Richard BissenCoordinates and advocates for the economic and community recovery efforts of Lahaina.
  • Hawaii State Department of EducationThe state agency that unveiled plans for the new elementary school.

Who could feel it

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  • Maui CountySpeculative

    Maui County could see increased public infrastructure costs related to major recovery efforts.

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How it developed

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  1. Temporary campus established after the wildfire destroyed the original school location.1 source
  2. Funding secured for the rebuild of the destroyed King Kamehameha III Elementary School in Lahaina.1 source

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