Sand is something most people in Hawai'i take for granted. Now, however, there may be a looming shortage of sand on Maui, due to the increased needs for sand in construction. I never thought I'd see the day when sand had to be rationed! Since a good proportion of the sand from Maui is being shipped to Oahu for use in building, what's Oahu going to do if Maui starts restricting sales of the stuff?
"...The vast system of inland sand dunes that stretches across Wailuku has largely been covered by development, and what’s left is being mined – about 318,000 tons of the stuff dug out and used each year, 70 percent of it shipped to Honolulu. At that rate, the last available sand on the island will be gone within five to seven years, according to a report being prepared for the county...."
Miulang
"...The vast system of inland sand dunes that stretches across Wailuku has largely been covered by development, and what’s left is being mined – about 318,000 tons of the stuff dug out and used each year, 70 percent of it shipped to Honolulu. At that rate, the last available sand on the island will be gone within five to seven years, according to a report being prepared for the county...."
Miulang
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