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Posted: Tuesday, February 26th, 2013 9:23 AM HST

Work under way on Big Island cargo facility

By Associated Press

HILO, Hawaii (AP) — Work is proceeding on new cargo facilities to serve Hilo International Airport. The grading and excavating work is reportedly on schedule and construction is now underway. Governor Neil Abercrombie was joined by local elected officials earlier this month as they broke ground on the $14 million construction project. Isemoto Contracting Company is spearheading the 63,000-square-foot building to serve the cargo needs of East Hawai`i. Abercrombie has hailed the project as a necessary boost for the island's economy.