SENATOR LORRAINE R. INOUYE THANKS GOVERNOR FOR RELEASING FUNDS FOR MASTER PLANNING AT THE WAIĀKEA PENINSULA
- Hawaiʻi State Senate
- Jul 21
- 1 min read
Updated: Aug 6

HILO, HAWAIʻI – Senator Lorraine R. Inouye (District 1 – Hilo, Paukaʻa, Pāpaʻikou, Pepeʻekeo) is pleased to announce that $1,000,000 in General Obligation Bond Funds have been released by Governor Josh Green to support Capital Improvement Program (CIP) master planning for the redevelopment of the Waiākea Peninsula.
The funding will support both a community development and infrastructure master plan, marking a key step toward reimagining the peninsula to better serve East Hawaiʻi residents and visitors, and to create a welcoming gathering place for future generations.
“I’m grateful to the Governor for releasing these funds to begin planning this major project and to support the first phase of development at the Waiākea Peninsula,” said Senator Inouye. “With the continued support of our State and County partners, I look forward to seeing this vision take shape.”