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    Thank God for the people involved in the purchase of Waimea Valley (including the City government) for their acknowledgement that there is a need for preserving undeveloped areas for future generations instead of allowing rampant development! It'll be put in the hands of OHA, so I hope that organization never forgets why the land is being entrusted to them.

    "...A consortium of government agencies and nonprofits is buying Waimea Valley for $14 million and will keep it undeveloped.

    Following a flurry of activity and closed-door meetings yesterday, government officials announced an out-of-court settlement that ended the dispute for control of the North Shore valley.

    The future of the valley, which many people consider a cultural treasure, had been in doubt since New York investor Christian Wolffer acquired it in 1996.

    Mayor Mufi Hannemann said the deal won't cost the city "one penny more" than the $5 million it put into escrow in 2001 to buy the land through condemnation.

    "This historic agreement will allow us to preserve one of the most pristine and treasured ahupua'a on O'ahu for future generations," the mayor said...."

    Miulang
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