Consolidated Water secures key approvals for Hawaii desalination project
CWCO•Consolidated Water received key state approvals for its Kalaeloa desalination project in Hawaii, but now expects construction to start in the first half of 2027, later than its previous late-2026 expectation. Several permits remain outstanding, and Honolulu’s Board of Water Supply authorized approximately $6 million for long-lead equipment procurement in July 2026.
1. Approvals and revised timeline
State historic preservation and health authorities granted key approvals for Consolidated Water’s Kalaeloa desalination project in Hawaii. The company now expects construction to start in the first half of 2027, versus late 2026, citing permitting delays; several permits remain outstanding. Honolulu’s Board of Water Supply authorized approximately $6 million for long-lead equipment procurement in July 2026.
