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Surprising new details have been revealed aboutMark Zuckerberg’s massive and mysterious compound in Hawaii.
The main residential structures are two mansions, which will reportedly house a “gym, pools, sauna, hot tub, cold plunge, and tennis court” among other luxurious amenities.
But the home’s most intriguing feature may be what’s below ground.
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Sources also told the publication that the compound will be completely self-sufficient, with an 18-foot-tall water tank and pump system, and extensive food production already in place on the land.
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A spokesperson for the couple told PEOPLE in a statement, “Mark and Priscilla value the time their family spends at Ko’olau Ranch and in the local community and are committed to preserving the ranch’s natural beauty. When they acquired the property, they rescinded an existing agreement that would have allowed for portions of the property to be divided into 80 luxury homes. Under their care, less than one percent of the overall land is developed with the vast majority dedicated to farming, ranching, conservation, open spaces and wildlife preservation. This includes a large cattle ranching program, organic ginger and turmeric farms, a nursery dedicated to native plant restoration, and partnering with Kauai’s foremost wildlife conservation experts to protect native birds and other endangered or threatened wildlife populations.”
Wiredreports hundreds of workers are trucked in and out and are prohibited from sharing any information about the projects they’re working on, taking photos, or even communicating with other teams on site, in accordance with strict non-disclosure agreements.
According to several people the publication interviewed on condition of anonymity, workers have been fired for doing so.
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The billionaire isn’t just using the land as a family getaway for himself,wife Priscilla Chanand theirthree children, Maxima, August, and Aurelia.Wiredreports he has also already hosted two tech industry events at the site.
The compound has been a controversial addition to the island community, causing conflict with indigenous groups, reportedly creating excessive noise and traffic, and becoming a part of the larger debate about billionaires buying up land across Hawaii.
Zuckerberg and Chan have made attempts to ingratiate themselves with the locals, contributing significantly to charities, community support programs, and Covid-19 and disaster relief efforts, but,Wiredreports, tension remains.
source: people.com
