Mark Zuckerberg appears to be preparing for the end of the world. The Meta founder is reportedly building a massive $100 million compound in Hawaii, that includes an underground bunker and its own food and energy sources. This secret Hawaii project, dubbed Koolau Ranch, suggests that the social media tycoon is keeping his end-of-the-world plans hidden from the public.
Wired magazine investigated property records and contractor interviews to discover that Koolau Ranch is one of the most expensive personal construction projects in modern history. The compound, which is being built on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, will include more than a dozen buildings, including two main mansions linked by a tunnel.
According to the building plans cited by Wired, the tunnel will lead to a 5,000-square-foot underground shelter with an escape hatch accessible via a ladder. The shelter will include a living area and a mechanical room, as well as a “blast-resistant” concrete and steel door.
Mark Zuckerberg’s secret Hawaii project is more than just a vacation spot for Zuckerberg and his family
There will also be at least 30 bedrooms and 30 bathrooms, as well as several guest houses and a cluster of 11 “disk-shaped” treehouses connected by rope bridges. According to the plans, the compound will have a variety of security features, including keypad locks, soundproofing, and secret doors.
According to one of the workers, cameras are “everywhere,” and one of the smaller ranch buildings alone has more than 20 cameras.
But Koolau Ranch is more than just a vacation spot for Zuckerberg and his family. It is also a potential survival base in the event of a global disaster.
According to Wired, the builders intend to make the compound completely self-sufficient. The property will include a 55-foot-diameter, 18-foot-tall water tank, as well as a pump system. Ranching and agriculture activities on the 1,400 acres of land already provide food sources.
Zuckerberg has kept his Hawaii project under wraps. He has built a 6-foot wall around the compound and has required all of his employees to sign NDAs regarding their work. According to the outlet, he spent $170 million on the land for his ranch, which he considers his family’s home.
