Lighthouse Village shopping center may open in spring 2018 after rain delays; Foodland to occupy 10,000 sq ft

At the meeting developer representative Steve Colon summarized construction progress at the Kilauea Lighthouse Village shopping center. He said all but one building have started construction, three buildings have closed in, and rain-related delays could extend completion into spring 2018.

Colon said Foodland will erect its own standalone building occupying about 10,000 square feet with a redesigned grocery and market-food concept. The project is pursuing food-service leases first and expects a coffee shop, bakery and restaurant; current lease prospects mentioned include Verde’s restaurant and Wailua Shave Ice. Water tie-ins are underway and the project planned to launch a new website the week of the meeting.