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 […]
PUC ‘Curtails’ MECO Profit for Wasting Wind
From Blue Planet Press Release STATE COMMISSION REDUCES UTILITY PROFIT FOR WASTING CLEAN ENERGY Public Utilities Commission sends strong signal to Hawaiian Electric: More renewables, less waste, lower rates HONOLULU—In a stern decision on May 31, the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) sent a clear message to Maui Electric Company (MECO) to change their operations to accept more renewable energy, reduce costs, […]
NPR Show on Kihei Megamall
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Fire Smolders at Maui Dump
A fire was reported Sunday, June 2 in the compost at the Maui Dump in Pu’unene. Last report indicated the fire was contained. In 2012 the EPA came to a $5.1 million settlement with the Maui County to address alleged air pollution violations at the Central Maui Landfill in Pu’unene. The EPA is requiring Maui […]