Traditional Maile Lei Untying and Blessing Ceremony Marks Grand Opening of the 37,404 SF Child Development Center at Ford Island, JBPHH, HI

Pictured from left to right,
Pastor Kekoa, Senator Inouye,
Capt. James and Rear Adm. Ponds

Anaheim, Calif. (Oct. 29) – The traditional untying of the Maile Lei commemorated the grand opening of the newly built Child Development Center (CDC) at Ford Island, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), HI. In attendance at this historic event were The Honorable Daniel Inouye, U.S. Senator; U.S. Navy Capt. Jeffery James, Commander JBPHH; and U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Frank Ponds, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific. The blessing was presided over by Pastor Kahu Kordell Kekoa. 

Senator Inouye (right) and
Roy Mohammad

RMA-ECC, A Joint Venture performed as prime contractor on this design-build $16.7-million contract with AECOM as Lead Design Firm. "Created specifically with children in mind, from the beautiful outdoor play areas to the colorful and cheerful classrooms, the facility serves a definite need of active duty military personnel for child care and age-appropriate child development," stated RMA President and CEO, Mr. Roy Mohammad. Child enrollment at the USGBC LEED® Gold facility has already reached one-third of the facility’s capacity. 


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