Gov. Lingle Releases $3,340,000 for School Improvements Statewide

HONOLULU – Governor Linda Lingle has released $3,340,000 to finance improvement projects at public schools statewide, including health and safety upgrades to remove cesspools, storm water discharge plans, and a pilot study to determine how to make portable classrooms more energy efficient. Last week the Governor also announced the release of $30 million for various classroom renovations statewide. Cesspool Removal (Statewide) – $200,000: An additional $200,000 released by the Governor will be used to continue the closure and conversion of cesspools at schools statewide to comply with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Clean Water Act. The work includes installing replacement wastewater treatment systems, as well as cleaning and or replacing wastewater lines. Storm Water Discharge Plans (O‘ahu) – $200,000: These funds... [read full story]