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Pre-Travel Testing Update
Hawaii’s Governor Ige extended the Mid-Pacific Pre-Travel Testing until at least October 1!
Unfortunately there has been an increase in Covid 19 cases which has the government concerned. The population,like most places, has differing opinions about wearing masks vs not wearing masks. For our ways of dealing with the regulations email us at dad@MauiRealEstate.net.
Wailea Updates
Updates courtesy of the Grand Champions Villas Newsletter.
Grand Wailea has the preliminary approval for major expansion, however, they are pending approval from the county.
The Shops at Wailea are in the progress of their renovation and expect to be completed in late November.
Plans for the sidewalk from the Marriot Residence Inn up to the Gateway Shopping Center have been submitted to the County. The County is moving ahead on approval. It is hopeful this project will be complete by December 1, 2020.
Andaz, building A (19 units) should be completed mid-March 2021, crane removal early September.
Makali’i 17 buildings with 68 units anticipated completion August 2021.
Wailea Ike Hotel (110 units) completion in November 15, 2020 opening December 15, 2020, sidewalks completed and awaiting crosswalks.
Hoku O Wailea (Star of Wailea). Off Okolani drive near Kai Malu: Final plans approved for 15 buildings (75 units). Construction date is the end of the year with 12 units already under contract.
The concept was approved for 57 condominium style single family units between Wailea Alanui Dr and Kapili St which is currently under review by the Design Committee.
Jac Kean professional and storage facility planned for above Ekolu is awaiting building permits.
Wailea Community Association Offices are still in the planning process as an easement revision has been sent to the County.
A permanent traffic light is to be installed in February 2021 to the intersection of Okolani and Piilani.
WCA is committed to upgraded security, particularly through the month of August. There have been no issues in Wailea to report.
Hurricane Update
Curious about the hurricane on Maui here’s our live beach WebCam at http://www.mauirealestate.net showing you the live action minute by minute.
Recycling Pays Off!
The Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute will be the recipients of almost $15,000 for collecting and recycling fishing nets from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. These nets will be shipped to Oahu and converted to energy. The program goal is convert up to 6 tons of nets.
Collection bins will be places in Maalaea next month. Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute has been working on installing and implementing a recycling program since 2018 installing recycle bins around the island. To date hey have installed 37 bins and have collected more then 20 miles of fishing line.
The Maui community can help by putting old fishing line in one of the recycling bins. If you see a sick or injured sea turtle please report it to the sea turtle response line 808-286-2549.
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