# Hawaiʻi Releases $50 Million for Kona Care Center

The State of Hawaiʻi released $50 million for design, site preparation, infrastructure, and construction of a medical campus and outpatient care center in Kona, in partnership with The Queen’s Health Systems. The funding advances the healthcare facility project, but the announcement identifies no solicitation, selected contractor, contract number, or procurement schedule.

- The funding spans design and construction-related work, creating potential opportunities for healthcare facility designers, site-preparation firms, and infrastructure and construction contractors.
- The Queen’s Health Systems is the named project collaborator; the announcement does not identify it as a contractor or awardee.
- Firms interested in the work can follow announcements from the State of Hawaiʻi and project partners for procurement details, since no solicitation or schedule has been stated.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Healthcare, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 15, 2026

### Government Entities
- State of Hawaiʻi
- Hawaiʻi State Legislature

### Vendors
- The Queen’s Health Systems ()

### Key Quotes
> West Hawaiʻi residents have been asking for better access to healthcare for decades. This funding is a major step toward making that a reality. It’s incredibly meaningful to see years of community advocacy and collaboration finally coming to fruition. Mahalo to everyone who has worked so hard to make this possible.
> — Nicole Lowen, State Representative

### Sources
- [$50 Million Released For West Hawaiʻi Outpatient Care Center](https://www.hawaiihousedemocrats.com/post/50-million-released-for-west-hawai%CA%BBi-outpatient-care-center) - HI