This will be the largest Malama Market in the state. The existing store closed for about three months in early 2015 due to the direction of lava flow from the Kilauea volcano and will be located to Puna Kai partly due to its higher elevation.
Other possible tenants at the shopping center could include a drug store, a theater and a medical facility as well as restaurants and retailers.
Honolulu-based Commercial Consultants Inc. is handling leasing for Puna Kai with Jon McElvaney, the local agent for CCI, doing on-site leasing of the center.