The Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation has contracted American Marine Corporation to begin dredging work at Mala Boat Ramp.

Work begins Monday, March 31 to remove accumulated sediment at the ramp and entrance to the channel that will include temporary stockpiling and upland disposal/reuse of dredged material. The estimated completion date is late September 2025, at a cost of $1,061,000.

Throughout the project, the boat ramp and channel entrance are expected to remain open, but users should expect intermittent interruptions. According to DOBOR, the contractor will work closely with users to keep impacts to a minimum.

“We recognize the importance Mala Ramp has to West Maui users, especially with Lahaina Harbor closed for rebuilding, and we want to thank the users for their patience while DOBOR worked on funding and regulatory approvals to get this project started,” said DOBOR Administrator Meghan Statts in a release. “We also want to thank the legislature for providing the funding and the governor for working quickly to release the funding.”