GOVERNOR LINGLE RELEASES $750,000 CIP GRANT FOR HALE MAKUA LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY ON MAUI

For Immediate Release: January 29, 2009

HONOLULU – Governor Linda Lingle has released a $750,000 capital improvement project grant to Hale Makua Health Services to equip its long-term care facility in Wailuku with an approved water sprinkler system. This project is in addition to the $1.87 billion, public infrastructure construction plan unveiled by Governor Lingle in December 2008 to stimulate the economy and create jobs.

“Hale Makua’s long-term care facilities in Wailuku and Kahului have enhanced the quality of life of countless Maui seniors and given their families hope and peace of mind,” said Governor Lingle. “This project will ensure that the organization’s Wailuku residents have an environment that is both comfortable and safe.”

Hale Makua’s 124-bed facility in Wailuku was built in 1966, when automatic sprinkler systems were not required. This project will equip the one-story building with a sprinkler system that meets state and federal requirements for long-term care homes.

The total project cost is estimated to be $791,860, which includes $41,860 raised by Hale Makua.

Design is ongoing and scheduled to be completed in February 2009. Construction is scheduled to begin in July 2009. The first phase of construction, involving the connection of the facility to the county water line, is scheduled to be completed in April 2010. The sprinkler installation is scheduled to be completed in April 2011.

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For more information, contact:

Lillian Koller
Director, DHS
Phone: (808) 586-4882

Lenny Klompus
Senior Advisor – Communications
Phone: (808) 586-7708

Russell Pang
Chief of Media Relations
Phone: (808) 586-0043