Capital Improvement

The Pacific Resource Partnership (PRP) lobbies state legislative leaders to invest in our communities through capital improvement project (CIP) spending. In recent years, PRP has successfully supported a number of beneficial projects, including the East-West Road on Oahu, the Ane Keohokalole Highway in Kona and a statewide harbors modernization plan that calls for $700 million in improvements over the next six years. Improvements such as these open up more business and residential opportunities for the people of Hawaii, contributing to our economy and overall quality of life.

PRP is also on board with Hawaii’s largest-ever public works project: the proposed Rail Transit system for Oahu. PRP was active in the successful passage of Bill 70 (2006) that became Ordinance 07-001-Relating to Transit. The legislation set the wheels turning on Hawaii’s mass transit project, which is scheduled to break ground in early 2010. PRP believes that rail transit is the best way to recognize the promise of a new urban center in West Oahu, and at the same time will increase opportunity for smart growth and affordable housing along the rail route.

Working at the county level, PRP also strived to create work opportunities throughout the state by providing instrumental support for several key projects, including the Plantation Town Apartments in Waipahu and the West Maui Medical Center on the island of Maui. PRP also contributed to the passage of the Kyo-Ya/Sheraton Waikiki Shoreline Management Area (SMA) permit, leading to more than $49 million in construction work in 2008.

PRP recognizes that by investing in Hawaii, we keep people working and keep our state competitive in the global economy.