L to R: Patricia Brandt, board member; Dee Dee Letts, board president; Mayor Carvalho and Chris Wagner, board member. MHAH is the owner and manager of the housing complex.
By Staff Reports
(LĪHU‘E) – Nine buildings at the Līhu‘e Court Townhomes are currently undergoing a major facelift.
The $805,000-plus exterior renovation project, which began last week, include replacing the siding and windows; installing new entry and screen doors and house trim; new caulking and a fresh coat of paint. Completion is slated for April 2015.
Funding for the project is provided through the HOME Investment Partnership Program, $711,000, and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, $94,295. These grants are administered by the County of Kaua‘i.
Other entities that were involved in bringing the project to fruition include the County Council, County Housing Agency, and Mutual Housing Association of Hawai‘i, property owner and manager.
The general contractor is C.R. Design and Construction and Agor Architects provided its services pro bono.
“I’m delighted that this project is underway,” said Mayor Bernard Carvalho, Jr. “It is important that we all work together to preserve the existing affordable housing units on the island as well as collaborate on new affordable housing projects.”
There are 163 units at the Līhu‘e Court Townhomes consisting of one-, two- and three-bedroom units. The property is located on 8.9 acres in downtown Līhu‘e.
Amenities include: a community garden; childcare facility; multi-purpose center with a 24-station computer area; playground equipment and a recycling center.