The preliminary document from Geometrician Associates, LLC and a map locating the proposed Pukalani well-site. [gview file=”http://mauitomorrow.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Early-Consultation-for-EA-Proposed-DLNR-Pukalani-Reservoir-Well.pdf”] The proposed well would be developed by the State’s DLNR and the water would be put into the County’s Department of Water Supply’s distribution system. In the attached document there are several references to a “Pukalani Reservoir”; […]
HC&S and Monsanto Cited For Air Pollution
The State Department of Health issued citations to: * Monsanto Co. in Kaunakakai for causing or permitting visible fugitive dust to become airborne without taking reasonable precautions. Monsanto operates seed corn farms, and the violations were investigated after dust complaints were received by the Health Department. A penalty of $3,400 has been issued. Monsanto has […]
Price for EV Charging Set
From the Maui News: Businesses that operate electric vehicle fast-charging stations and others seeking to build stations will be better able to assess what their electric bills will be following the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission’s recent approval of electric vehicle charging facility rates. Previously, charging station owners had to pay “demand charges,” or an additional […]
Kihei Megamall Owners Given Dec. to Change Plan
The State Land Use Commission, rather than rezoning the Kihei megamall land back to agricultural because of lack of compliance, gave Texas-based landowner Sarofim Realty Advisor and affiliate Honua’ula Partners until December to submit amended plans for their 700,000-square-foot development in Kihei. The Developer’s (less than complete) plan shows a “mixed-use” development with business, commercial […]
Mega-Mall Landowner: New Plans
According to the Maui News: The Texas-based landowner of a controversial 700,000-square-foot retail shopping complex in Kihei has taken over development of the project and plans to change its concept to a “mixed-use” development with business, commercial and residential uses, a representative for the project said Tuesday. The Land Use Commission originally approved a zoning […]