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FY 2022 - 2023 Budget, Upcountry
The FY2022-2023 Budget began on July 1, 2022. As we approach the mid-year mark, here are some highlights for Upcountry.

Department of Housing and Human Concerns

• A portion of $100,907 for Pediatric Therapies Hawaii - occupational and physical therapy for Upcountry and West Maui minor (portion of monies to be used for a Mediation Services grant as well)

Mayor’s Office of Economic Development

• $140,000 for Economic Development & Cultural Programs
• $450,000 for the Kula Ag Park to fund UV treatment to meet vegetable cleaning process and environmental clean-up

Department of Parks & Recreation

• $22,000 for a new security system at Upcountry Pool

Department of Public Works

• $150,000 to continue removal of high risk eucalyptus trees (Upcountry)

Department of Water Supply

• $200,000 for Upcountry Maui Well. A grant from the State, administered by DLNR, to develop ground water sources for State of Hawaii projects and the County of Maui
• New Equipment Purchases

Department of Fire & Public Safety

• Tanker Truck w/ Equipment

Capital Improvement Projects

• Included in $9,780,000 for Countywide Road Resurfacing and Pavement Preservation
• Lower Kula Road Pavement Reconstruction
• Pukalani Terrace Subdivision Pavement Reconstruction (Halaulani/Hanalani/Ehilani/Ikalani)
• $500,000 for Upper Kula Transmission Improvements
• Replacement/Upgrade of portions of the Upper Kula Trasmission damaged during the 12/05/2021 severe weather event that damaged portions or transmission waterline serving the upper Kula region
• Included in $4,700,000 for Countywide Water Facility Improvements under the Department of Water Supply
• Upcountry Treatment Plant Study