Hawaii HB781 appropriates funds to pay off bond debt and repair the Waiahole water system.

Hawaii HB781 allocates $4.5 million from state general revenues to pay off the bond debt service on the Waiahole water system and $2 million for repairing the adit 8 tunnel. The Waiahole water system, which transports water from the Koolau mountains to Kunia, includes tunnels, open ditches, siphons, and reservoirs. The system supports agriculture and non-agricultural users, contributing significantly to the state economy. The bill aims to address financial and maintenance issues affecting the system's efficiency and reliability.

Hawaii HB781 appropriates funds to pay off bond debt and repair the Waiahole water system.

Hawaii HB781 allocates $4.5 million from state general revenues to pay off the bond debt service on the Waiahole water system and $2 million for repairing the adit 8 tunnel. The Waiahole water system, which transports water from the Koolau mountains to Kunia, includes tunnels, open ditches, siphons, and reservoirs. The system supports agriculture and non-agricultural users, contributing significantly to the state economy. The bill aims to address financial and maintenance issues affecting the system's efficiency and reliability.