Grand Re-Opening at Mitchell Pau`ole Center Tuesday

County of Maui News Release

A blessing and grand re-opening of the Mitchell Pau`ole Center will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 6 in Kaunakakai, the County Department of Parks and Recreation announced. The event will begin at 10 a.m. at the facility, located at 90 Ainoa Street.

The Mitchell Pau`ole Center was closed for improvements earlier this year, to bring the facility into compliance with the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible design, with changes including ADA parking and access to center, signage, restrooms, drinking fountain, door hardware, counter and accessible sidewalks and seating by bleachers.

The facility also underwent an expansion, building repairs and upgrades, including a new 2,826 sq. ft. open-air covered lanai for performance and gatherings; kitchen: Upgraded appliances, counters, shelving, plumbing fixtures, vinyl flooring and paint; main hall: New energy-efficient lighting and ceiling fans; new paint, flooring and exit doors; and restrooms: Upgraded fixtures, partitions, restroom accessories, flooring and paint.

Total cost of the improvements was $1,327,000. For more information, contact April Shiotani, CIP Coordinator, DPR Planning and Development Division at ph. 270-8017.