MECO to discuss South Maui electrical line extension project

Maui Electric Company will host a community meeting tonight to provide information on a proposed electrical line extension project in South Maui.  The meeting will include a presentation on the project from representatives at Maui Electric and planning consultants with the firm Munekiyo & Hiraga, Inc.

Company officials will discuss alternative routes for the new 69 kV transmission line between Maalaea Power Plant and South Kihei.

The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, August 12, 2010 at the Kihei Elementary School Cafeteria located at 250 Lipoa Street, in Kihei. The public is welcome to attend and provide comments.

MECO president Ed Reinhardt. File photo by Wendy Osher.