Central Maui Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility funding
Maui County
Summary
A $3.5 million state grant for the Central Maui Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility lapsed in 2024 because staff retirements broke the chain of communication. The county is now covering the gap with GET funds and hoping a new $10.5 million state request replenishes it. The plant supports Central Maui housing and development, with operations targeted for late 2029.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Apr 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
The county is out $3.5 million it should have gotten from the state, plus a $16.7 million design contract and $2 million in permitting costs already underway.
Central Maui residents and future housing developments that depend on the new wastewater plant's capacity.
Taxpayers, who are covering the $3.5 million the county lost through administrative failure.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee (2025-2027) — April 16, 2026
The county's biggest capital project — roughly $128 million budgeted for FY 2027 in Waikapu. Cost estimates range widely at 30% design; a firmer figure based on 60% design is expected within weeks.
Water and Infrastructure Committee (2025-2027) — March 9, 2026
The county's big wastewater project is on schedule — design 60% done, final EIS published, operations targeted for early-to-mid 2030. The department will need the committee's help on community plan amendment and change in zoning, and funding beyond the $10.5 million design appropriation is still uncertain.
Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee (2025-2027) — March 3, 2026
A $3.5 million state grant for the Central Maui Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility lapsed in 2024 because staff retirements broke the chain of communication. The county is now covering the gap with GET funds and hoping a new $10.5 million state request replenishes it. The plant supports Central Maui housing and development, with operations targeted for late 2029.
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