Hawaii Buys Dam, Ends Evacuation Fears
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Hawaiis 120-year-old Wahiawa Dam, which recently triggered mass evacuations, is now under state control. The dam, built for sugar production and rebuilt after a collapse, has a high hazard rating. State officials voted to buy the land from Dole Food Company for at least $20 million in repairs and upgrades. Local residents have long advocated for this change, tired of evacuation scares. Dole offered to donate the dam in exchange for safety fixes, but the state decided to take ownership. With repairs underway, communities hope for peace of mind, as the island recovers from billions in flood damage.
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