Below is the condominium unit order list as to what order construction will begin for lanai replacement. The order is listed in groups of two or three units (the bottom floor unit is listed, as it will be effected by noise and scaffolding, but no entry into the unit will be required). Units not listed are already completed or work is currently being done. Timing of this work will be
extremely fluid.

The order should remain firm and timing can be estimated as this project progresses. We will send emails to owners and rental agents as completion of units occurs with regular updates to all.

In January 2021, work should begin for the first units. Each part of the project includes the repair of two lanais (the side units have two lanais).

The ceiling of the lanais will remain off all of the units until all repair work is completed. Ceiling structures will be replaced by appointment sometime in 2022. Due to each lanai presenting unique repair issues and coordinating between the construction/tile, railing and gutter contractors and material supply, giving even a vague timeline for that part of the work is unfeasible.

Click on the link to download the pdf schedule.

Again, mahalo for your patience. We know this project impacts you at a time when we are already reeling from the effects of COVID-19. 

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The waterproofing and tile repairs on the two building sevens are done. Finishing building five will be next. THERE WILL BE NO RAILINGS FOR AT LEAST SIX WEEKS. If we do get visitors/renters on building sevens and five, please make them sign a waiver not to use your balconies without railings.

Remember, this is the rainy season and we have leaky roofs (balcony floors) that caused beams and posts to rot. His is an EMERGENCY. There are no exceptions or custom dispensations. We are going full speed ahead. After Building five, it will building six. The other units are OK to rent.

Reminders:

There is one parking spot per unit. Visitor spots are not for long term renters with two cars.

Those of you who use Air B&B, Craigslist, VBRO, etc. please understand that you get what you pay for. The Po’ipu Kai management is NOT your problem solver. Please don’t call them for a problem inside your unit unless it is a common area issue. Please make sure our management company has a key to your unit in case of flooding, etc.

The island is supposed to open to tourism tomorrow. I will let you know if it is true. I am very skeptical. The Po’ipu malls are mostly closed and the beaches are empty.

Here is the latest update on construction: 

All the beams and posts on the lower balconies have been fixed. All the ceilings of the balconies will remain open till the project is finished. There are a few rotten beams on the upper balconies that have not been tackled yet.

We are ripping up the rotten floors and re sealing and re tiling on building 7 B. Next will be building 7 A, then building 5. It takes two to three weeks per balcony.

When they work on your balcony floor the workers will be walking through your unit. Until the railings get here, there will be two by four wood railings put in for safety reasons.

There are three remodels being done in building 2. There is a remodel being done in building 5 and another one in building 4.

The Kahala pool remains closed until the county stops their expensive (and stupid) cleaning rule.

Gordon

Thank you for those of you who voted – more than 50% of Kahala owners voted to support obtaining a loan to fix balcony and railing issues that have plagued us.

The good news is that the board has re-worked our reserves, putting some items off, so that yearly dues won’t go up as much as first thought.

The bank is already preparing the line of credit loan, which we will use over the next year to address the water intrusion problem permanently. The professionals working on the project have done an outstanding job of prototyping a solution and now are poised to start work in earnest.

You’re probably wondering how this will impact you. We will be working with the contractor to set a schedule for the work. We’ll let you know when we are going to work on which buildings. This gives you time to communicate with your guests and either offer a cancelation or discount. We apologize in advance for the intrusion this project will make. We’re owners like you – so we want to minimize the disruptions.

I’ve included here a photo album showing the new lanais and railings going in. The good news is that the new tile and railings look fabulous!

The Kahala Board

We have to get building permits for each balcony railing replacement because the railings are considered “new construction” because they are different from the old ones. The tile and water proof membrane replacements don’t need permits, nor do the structural beam and post repairs because they are not different from the old ones.

No worries. Hurricane Douglas passed north of the island. All we got was a nice summer rain, no wind.