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Big Island legislators secured over $436 million in Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funding for various projects across the island in the House supplemental budget passed last week. The Big Island’s portion of the budget included funding for the new Kona judiciary complex, the Kona airport terminal expansion and other airports improvements, various highway improvements and […]

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Governor Neil Abercrombie’s December 26 release of funds for capital improvement projects (CIP) included $1,771,000 for Hilo Medical Center to replace dietary equipment that was installed when the hospital was built more than 25 years ago in 1985.

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$6,000,000 – Hilo Harbor, Pier 1 Shed Modifications, Phase II, Hawaii Island – Pier improvements and modifications. $80,500 (in addition to $241,500 of federal funds) – Kawaihae Commercial Harbor, Hawaii Island

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Gov. Neil Abercrombie today announced the release of more than $70.2 million for various capital improvement projects (CIPs) across Hawaii that will help carry the state’s recovery into the New Year.

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Governor Neil Abercrombie today announced the release of more than $44 million for various capital improvement projects (CIPs) statewide, including public schools, health facilities, transportation infrastructure and more.

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie has announced the release of more than $147 million for design, construction and administration of various Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) statewide, including work to decrease repair, maintenance and upgrade backlogs that over years have accumulated at public schools, the University of Hawaii, health facilities, and the Hawaii State Capitol. “These […]

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As the public school year wraps up today, Governor Neil Abercrombie announced the release of more than $26.8 million for various Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) at school facilities statewide.

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A portion of the more than $34.2 million of Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funds released today by Governor Neil Abercrombie will benefit Kona Community Hospital.

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Governor Neil Abercrombie today announced the release of more than $27.7 million for additional Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) in the areas of transportation, communications, health and health services, and agriculture. Projects include Kohala Mountain Road, Punaluu Stream bridge, Kona Community Hospital, Arc of Hilo and more.

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“The improvements along Mamalahoa Hwy in Holualoa will help to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and the whole community,” said Representative Denny Coffman (District 6 -North Kona, Keauhou, Kailua-Kona, Honokohau). “The release of funding for special education is needed and appreciated. I wanted to acknowledge and thank the governor for releasing this funding.”

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Having identified more projects that will help stimulate the economy and benefit our communities, Governor Neil Abercrombie today announced the release of more than $48.9 million for additional Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) statewide. This brings the total amount of funds released by the Governor, since December, to more than $157.8 million for various CIPs that […]

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Governor Neil Abercrombie today announced the release of more than $13 million for various Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) that invest in Hawai’i’s local agriculture industry and upgrade the state’s water irrigation infrastructure. “The priority projects being funded will greatly support and expand agriculture in Hawai’i,” said Russell S. Kokubun, chairperson of the Hawai’i Board of […]

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Governor Neil Abercrombie today announced that more than 50 Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) have been initiated as part of his New Day Works Projects to create jobs and stimulate the economy. “This is just the beginning. Our New Day Work Projects will directly attack unemployment by putting people to work right away and jump start […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Linda Lingle, mayors, legislators, construction industry executives and labor leaders this week announced $1,865,522,037 in public infrastructure improvement projects statewide as part of an effort to stimulate the economy and create jobs.   The plan focuses on 1,521 projects statewide that already have been budgeted and approved by the Legislature and are […]

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