SENATE VICE PRESIDENT MICHELLE KIDANI ANNOUNCES $500,000 FOR OʻAHU SLAUGHTERHOUSE PROJECT
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HONOLULU, HAWAI‘I – Senate Vice President Michelle N. Kidani (District 18 – Mililani
Town, Waipi‘o Gentry, Crestview, Waikele, portion of Waipahu, Village Park, Royal
Kunia) has announced the release of $500,000 in Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
funding to advance planning for a slaughterhouse project on Oʻahu. The funds will be
used to conduct studies and assessments to ensure the land identified by Tax Map Key
(TMK) 9-2-001-011 (0010) and 9-2-001-011 (0011) is suitable for development prior to a
final acquisition decision.
“Mahalo to Governor Josh Green and the Senate Committee on Ways and Means for
releasing $500,000 for these funds supporting our local agriculture,” said Senator
Kidani. “By strengthening Hawaiʻi’s food system through this facility, we can create
healthier, more sustainable school meals for our keiki, while supporting local farmers
and ranchers. This investment strengthens our local food system creating more locally
sourced meals.”
The funding reflects the state’s continued commitment to strategic infrastructure
projects that strengthen Hawaiʻi’s agricultural sector and support community needs. By
taking careful steps in planning and due diligence, the state ensures that development
projects like this are sustainable and serve the community for years to come.
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