Governor Releases $22M for State Infrastructure Improvements

Governor Neil Abercrombie during a recent visit to Maui. Photo by Wendy Osher.

By Maui Now Staff

Governor Neil Abercrombie today announced the release of more than $22 million to the Department of Accounting and General Services for various capital improvement projects that are aimed at updating state facilities, information technology infrastructure and business management software.

“Many of these projects will address much-needed repairs, improvements and upgrades for facilities and technological infrastructure across the state,” Governor Abercrombie said in a press release announcement. “They represent long-term investments in safe work environments for state employees and increased efficiency for government services that will also further stimulate the local economy and create job opportunities for many of our residents.”

The following projects were identified by the state Legislature, and funding has since been approved by the governor:

• Public Facilities and Sites, Improvements and Maintenance, statewide: $14.9 million for design and construction of various public buildings to improve, rectify safety issues, and/or maintain existing facilities and operations for various state agencies and the public.
• Public Buildings, Energy Conservation Improvements, statewide: $2 million for construction to replace the roof and install a new photovoltaic system at Keʻelikōlani Building, along with the removal and replacement of air handling units and fan coil units at the Kekūanāoʻa Building.
• Enterprise IT Infrastructure, statewide: $1.6 million for the implementation of key security components. As the state’s technology infrastructure is modernized, the ability to securely monitor, analyze and respond to cyber threats on the state’s network becomes an increasingly critical component, according to the governor’s office.
• Enterprise Resource Planning upgrades, statewide: $1.57 million for upgrades to the Human Resource Management Systems as part of the statewide ERP project, which will provide the state with an integrated, streamlined approach to financial management, including budgeting, human resources management and acquisition management.
• Enterprise Resource Planning consultation servces, statewide: $1.525 million for consultant services to prepare for the upcoming contract award and subsequent implementation.
• Waiawa Correctional Facility, Education Building, Air Conditioning System Replacement and Electrical Upgrades, Oʻahu: $222,000 for the replacement of the air conditioning system and upgrade of the electrical system at the Waiawa Correctional Facility’s Educational Building.
• State Civil Defense, Building 303, Air Conditioning and Accessibility Improvements, Oʻahu: $142,000 for air conditioning and accessibility improvements for administrative office spaces.
• Department of Health, statewide: $60,000 in design funds for various improvements to the former kitchen/dining building at Waimano Ridge to accommodate a second DOH Operations Center. Improvements include the installation of an emergency generator system, an air conditioning system, hardening of the building and other improvements to accommodate a DOH Operations Center.