$40M for harbor upgrades needed, Superferry official says
HONOLULU -- A proposal to bring an interisland ferry to Hawaii could sink unless the state provides $40 million this session to ready its harbors on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island.
John Garibaldi, chief executive officer of Hawaii Superferry, Inc., said Tuesday that $200 million in financing and agreements for the use of state harbors all depend on the state coming through to fund upgrades to the harbors.
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An illustration of the proposed Hawaii Superferry, which could taxi travelers between the islands and be the first alternative to flying, is shown. Approximately $40 million is needed for upgrades to harbors on the islands before the Superferry can move forward, company officials said Tuesday. special to west hawaii today |
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