Rehabilitate Failing Electrical System for Settlement

Kalaupapa National Historic Park, established in 1980 is a National Historic Landmark established to preserve, interpret and maintain a living community for the Kalaupapa settlement. The current electrical distribution system at the Park was installed in 1969 and is owned by the Hawai'i' Department of Health (HDOH) and is managed by the NPS. Power outages occur frequently within the Park because of deteriorated transformers, worn and frayed transmission lines, and pole and insulator failures. The electrical distribution system has created a variety of health and safety concerns for patient-residents, NPS and HDOH staff, and visitors.

The electrical distribution system, maintained and operated by the NPS, is outdated, inadequate, and has exceeded its lifespan. The electrical system project will repair and upgrade the Settlement's overhead electrical distribution system. Construction is anticipated to start in Fall 2025. Rehabilitating and upgrading the electrical distribution system will improve efficiency, comply with current Hawaiian Electric (HECO) code standards for future operations, increase reliability, make the system easier for an outside entity to maintain, and remove health and safety concerns.