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FIRST PHASE OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECT DEDICATED AT KAHULUI AIRPORT

May 29 - Lt. Governor will travel to Maui for the dedication ceremony of the first phase of a $20.8 million key improvement project to Kahului Airport.  The ceremony will mark the completion of the $20.8 million first phase of the airport modernization plan, which includes additional check-in and ticketing counters, baggage claim carousels, concessions, covered seating and a new generator building and chiller plant to provide backup power in the event of an emergency.

Lt. Governor Aiona joined state Department of Transportation officials at the dedication ceremony of the newly renovated Kahului Airport.

"We always need to find ways to better airport service for Hawai`i's residents and tourists," said Lt. Governor Aiona.

The ceremony marked the completion of the $20.8 million first phase of improvements to the airport, which includes additional check-in and ticketing counters,baggage claim carousels, and concessions. Furute improvements planned for Kahului Airports include streamlining the baggage security screening system to shorten the wait in security lines and expanding parking at the airport.

The improvements are part of the Lingle-Aiona Administration's $2.3 billion airports modernization plan.

 

 




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