MEDIA RELEASE

Sen. Malama Solomon has announced that funding identified by the Legislature for a new public library in Waikoloa has been released by the administration.

The project includes $525,000 for design work for a new Waikoloa Public Library.

“Residents of Waikoloa worked very hard over the years to get this much-needed public library in the community,” said Solomon, who represents District 4 – Hilo, Hamakua, Kohala, Waimea, Waikoloa and Kona.

“The rural area of Waikoloa is a growing region and I’m pleased that the governor has recognized this and released the funding identified by the Legislature to support literacy and serve the needs of the community,” she said. “Investing money into our community’s infrastructure will also create more jobs and stimulate the economy.”

Solomon said she will keep the community informed of the start and timeline of work on this and other projects as they become known.