County acquisition of flood-prone Waipuilani parcels
Maui County
Summary
South Maui has flooded every year since 2021; testifiers described dead soil, choked wetlands, and debris-filled waters, urging the plan to require stormwater systems, gulch protection, and wetland restoration before new development.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Shoreline protection and flood mitigation costs estimated by one testifier in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
Residents, reef ecosystems, and beach users benefit from functioning stormwater and wetland systems.
Flood-prone neighborhoods, beachgoers, and the reef system absorb the damage of continued underinvestment.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Disaster Recovery, International Affairs, and Planning Committee (2025-2027) — October 6, 2026
Four chronically flooding parcels near Waipuilani, owned by Peter Savio, are for sale at $6.15 million, and the county hopes to close by January 2027. Their community plan designation hinges on whether the purchase succeeds.
Disaster Recovery, International Affairs, and Planning Committee (2025-2027) — September 14, 2026
South Maui has flooded every year since 2021; testifiers described dead soil, choked wetlands, and debris-filled waters, urging the plan to require stormwater systems, gulch protection, and wetland restoration before new development.
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