Michael Hinazumi

The Board discussed and took action on several items, including indemnification provisions for construction right-of-entry agreements related to the Kūhiō Highway water main replacement project. They also received the Department's financial statements and independent auditor's report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, and held discussions regarding the department's operating and capital budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, staff reports were provided covering fiscal, operational, and engineering project statuses, including various infrastructure improvements and capital improvement plan updates.

This document presents the water systems investment plan for the Kōloa and Po'ipū regions. It provides an overview of the existing water infrastructure, details completed projects, identifies critical needs, and outlines priority projects for these areas. The plan aims to address aging infrastructure, improve resiliency, and ensure redundancy within the water supply system through proposed rate-funded projects.

This Water Systems Investment Plan outlines critical infrastructure needs and priorities for the Kalāheo, Lāwa'i, and 'Ōma'o regions. The plan focuses on replacing aging infrastructure, enhancing fire protection, improving system resiliency and redundancy, and increasing water storage capacity. Key initiatives include main replacements, well improvements, and new tank constructions, funded through proposed rate increases.

This document, provided by the Kaua'i Department of Water for the Hanapēpē & 'Ele'ele areas, outlines an investment plan for water infrastructure. It details the current infrastructure, lists water infrastructure projects completed from 2001-2025, and identifies critical future project needs and priorities. The primary focus areas for these priorities include replacing aging infrastructure, improving resiliency and redundancy, and enhancing fire protection, with funding proposed through a rate increase.

The Water Systems Investment Plan (WSIP) for the Kauai Department of Water is a long-range strategic plan designed to prioritize capital investments for ensuring safe, reliable, and high-quality water for the community. Key focus areas include upgrading old and aging infrastructure, developing resilient systems against disasters and climate change, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting community growth. The plan is supported by proposed water rate increases spanning from FY 2027 to FY 2031 to address funding needs and expenses exceeding revenues.