Hawai‘i Convention Center needs more than $15M quick fix for leaks
Gov. Josh Green has released $15 million in general obligation bonds so the Hawai‘i Convention Center can shore up a leaky rooftop terrace deck — but it’s just a temporary fix and costs for permanent repairs are projected to escalate over the next three years by at least 35% to $88 million.
Hawai‘i Convention Center General Manager Teri Orton said the $15 million was awarded last year by state lawmakers, who declined to outlay $64 million to permanently fix the deck.
Green noted the center, which opened in 1998 at a cost of $200 million, is a “highly important” venue for local organizations and events, as well as business travelers who come to Oahu for conferences.
