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Hawaii to take over aging dam after failure scare during flood evacuations
State takeover enables at least $20 million in safety repairs and spillway upgrades to protect 9,000 acres of farmland and reduce flood risks, officials said.
- A 120-year-old dam in Hawaii prompted the evacuation of thousands of residents due to fears of collapse during heavy rains.
- The state's land board voted to acquire the Wahiawa Dam from Dole Food Co. to undertake $20 million in repairs and spillway expansion.
- The state has long aimed to take over the 'high hazard' dam, a move supported by officials and residents concerned about its potential failure.
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State board approves take over of Wahiawa dam after mass flooding on Oahu's North Shore
After mass flooding on Oahu's North Shore, the state Board of Land and Natural Resources today approved the acquisition of the Wahiawa irrigation system, including the more than century-old Wahiawa dam.
·Honolulu, United States
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