Governor Josh Green recently released $1,820,000 in capital improvement project funds (CIP) for Hilo Medical Center, Hawaiʻi: $1,500,000 to finance construction and equipment for the replacement of two chillers, and $320,000 for the replacement of the medical air system.

“I’d like to thank Governor Green for releasing funding to finance the construction for the replacement of the chillers and medical air system at Hilo Medical Center,” said Senator Lorraine R. Inouye (District 1 – Hilo, Paukaʻa, Papaikou, Pepeʻekeo). “Hilo Medical Center provides critical healthcare services for East Hawaiʻi. As our communities age, it is imperative that we have reliable, quality hospitals such as the Hilo Medical Center.”

Governor Josh Green also recently released $15,000,000 in capital improvement project funds (CIP) to finance the cost of land acquisition for Hilo Harbor, Hawaiʻi.

“I’d like to thank Governor Green for releasing funding to finance additional land acquisition for Hilo Harbor,” said Senator Inouye. “Hilo Harbor plays a crucial role in the Big Island economy. It’s critical that the State continues to support Hilo Harbor.”

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