Gov. Neil Abercrombie has released more than $41 million for capital improvement projects in Hawaii, including $6.5 million for the design and construction of improvements to dams and reservoirs on Kauai and Maui.

“Since taking office, this administration has released more than $1.5 billion for capital improvement projects across the state, investing in priority improvement and upgrades that will directly benefit the people of Hawaii,” Abercrombie said in a statement. “These projects are contributing…