Friday, October 7, 2011

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IT'S HOLOHOLO HOLIDAY FOR THE CITY'S

26TH ANNUAL WREATH CONTEST


(Fri., October 7, 2011)The City's 26th Annual Holiday Wreath Contest is right around the corner, and this year's theme, Holoholo Holiday is sure to entice the imaginations of our island's foremost artisans.  

 

Organized by the Mayor's Office of Culture and Arts, the top prize of $200 will be presented for the most ingenious wreath creation.  There are three contest divisions:  Adult, open to any individual or group, ages 18 and older; Children and Youth, for individuals or groups, ages 17 or younger; and Theme Catagory, for individuals or groups who best depict the theme, Holoholo Holiday.

 

A ribbon and monetary award will be given to the winners in each division.  The first place prize is $150; second place is $100; and third place is $75.  An overall "Best in Show" will receive the Mayor's Holly Award worth $200, while six "Judge's Choice Awards" will be presented monetary prizes of $25.  Only one award will be presented to any one individual or group.  Judging will be based on workmanship, creativity, and use of materials.  Wreaths in the theme category will be judged on the entrant's incorporation of the theme into the wreath.

 

Rules and entry forms are available online at: www.honolulu.gov/moca, and at any Satellite City Hall.  Entries will be accepted on Monday, November 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Lane Gallery of Honolulu Hale, 530 South King Street, first floor.  No early or late entries will be accepted.  Each entry must include a wreath contest entry form.

 

For more information, please contact Tory Laitila, Mayor's Office of Culture and Arts, 768-6622.

 

 

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Two outdoor warning sirens to be tested this morning

 

 

(Fri., October 7, 2011)---The City Department of Emergency Management in conjunction with Hawaii State Civil Defense will test two outdoor warning sirens this morning October 7, 2011. The sirens are located at:

 

§         Keapuka from 9:00AM to noon

§         Booth Park from 10:30AM to noon

 

The test is being conducted to ensure that the sirens are operating at full power and providing optimal range. 

 

Residents and businesses in the surrounding communities may hear the steady siren tone during the test and should not be alarmed.

 

Hawaii State Civil Defense funds the purchase and installation of these sirens.  Once they are installed, they are released to the City for monthly testing and emergency activation.

 

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For more information

 

John M Cummings III

Public Information Officer

Department of Emergency Management

City and County of Honolulu

650 S King Street

Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

 

808-723-8957 Office

 

Thursday, October 6, 2011

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ROAD WORK WEEKLY REPORT

 

(Thurs., October 6, 2011) − Scheduled road work for the week beginning October 9, 2011, for the Department of Design construction, Civil Division (Construction Management Branch), and Wastewater Division (Construction Management Branch) is listed below.  Road work is normally done between the hours of 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM unless otherwise noted.

 

AIEA

Aiea Heights Drive Emergency Roadway Improvements:  Work includes road/slope stabilization and pavement resurfacing/rehabilitation (incl. installation of metal guardrail and plastic lumber lagging) below Analio Place and above the horseshoe turn.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)

 

AINA HAINA

Kalanianaole Highway Sewer System Improvement:  CIPP rehabilitation of 24" and 30" sewer lines along Kalanianaole Highway between Wailupe Beach Park and Paiko Drive.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)

 

HALAWA

Foster Village Sewer Rehabilitation/Reconstruction:  Installation of new 8" and 12" sewer lines and a sewer manhole along Piikea Street, Haloa Drive, Olino Street, Hakupapa Street, Punihi Street, and Palanihu Place.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)

 

HAWAII KAI

Repair Kalapaki Street Drainage Ditch Wall – Vicinity of 977 Kalapaki Street:  Removal and disposal of existing concrete ditch wall and slab.  Construction of new reinforced concrete ditch wall and slab.  Installation of new chain link fence.  Repair crack and spalled concrete on existing wall.

            (Estimated completion date, January 2012)

 

Kipu Ditch Storm Drainage Improvements – Vincinity of Kamiloiki Community Park and Kamiloiki Elementary School.  Reconstruction of existing drainage ditch; spall and delamination repairs along portion of drainage ditch; installation of new chain link fence; planting of new trees and biobarrier installation; tree and root pruning and removal of trees, shrubs and hedges for new drainage ditch.

            (Estimated completion date, February 2012)

 

Curb Ramps at Various Locations, FY 2010 (A) – Lunalilo Home Road between Hawaii Kai Dr. and Kalanipuu St.:  Construction of new curb ramps, sidewalks and A.C. pavement transition.  Relocation of existing regulatory/street signs. Adjustment of utility boxes.  Installation of pavement striping, markings and markers.

            (Estimated completion date, December 2011)

 

HONOLULU

Airport Sewer Structural Rehabilitation/Reconstruction:  CIPP rehabilitation of 42" sewer lines at the intersection of Lagoon Dr. and Aolele Street.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)

 

Ala Moana Boulevard Sewer Reconstruction (Emergency), Street Lighting and Resurfacing Joint Project:  Pilot tube 16", 18", 24" sewer lines along Ala Moana Boulevard between Piikoi and Atkinson.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)

 

Ala Moana Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation:  CIPP rehabilitation of 69" sewer lines along Ala Moana Boulevard between Keawe Street and Kamakee Street.

            (Estimated completion date, February 2012)

 

Houghtailing Street Area Sewer Rehabilitation:  Installation and rehabilitation of sewer lines and construction of new manholes along School Street.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)

 

Kahanu Street, School Street, Umi Street Relief Sewer:  Various sewer repairs along Umi Street, King Street, Richard Lane, Stanley Street, Wilcox Lane, Kahanu Street, Kalihi Street, Dilingham Boulevard, Puuhale, School Street between Liliha and McGrew Lane.

            (Estimated completion date, June 2012)

 

Rehabilitation of Localized Streets, Phase 5B – Kaimuki, Diamond Head and Kapahulu Areas

The work includes localized reconstruction of pavement and resurfacing of the streets indicated below; reconstruction of curbs, gutters, sidewalks and driveways are included; tree trimming, pruning and removal will be performed as necessary; post paving activities include permanent pavement markings and adjustment of utility manhole frames and covers to grade.  The affected roadways and limits of work are as follows:

 

Aloalo Place, from Harding Avenue to End; Alohea Avenue, from 6th Avenue to Makapuu Avenue; Belser Street, from Kaimuki Avenue to Harding Avenue; Bethshan Road, from 12th Avenue to End

Brokaw Street, from Kanaina Avenue to Alohea Avenue; Campbell Avenue, from Monsarrat Avenue to Collins Street; Castle Street, from Kanaina Avenue to 6th Avenue; Catherine Street, from Kanaina Avenue to Alohea Avenue; Charles Street, from Kapahulu Avenue to 4th Avenue; Coconut Avenue, from Kalakaua Avenue to Hibiscus Drive; Collins Street, from Campbell Avenue to Kepa Street

Crater Place, from Crater Road to End; Crater Road, from 12th Avenue to End

 

Diamond Head Circle, from Monsarrat Avenue to End; Diamond Head Road, from Poni Moi Street to Beach Road; Duval Street, from Kanaina Avenue to Upper Street; Edna Street, from Trousseau Street to Alohea Avenue; Ekela Avenue, from Date Street to End; Esther Street, from Kanaina Avenue to Upper

 

Street; Francis Street, from Kanaina Avenue to Alohea Avenue; George Street, from Campbell Avenue to Alohea Avenue; Hayden Street, from Campbell Avenue to Alohea Avenue; Herbert Street, from Kapahulu Avenue to 6th Avenue; Hibiscus Drive, from Poni Moi Street to Coconut Avenue

Hinano Street, from Campbell Avenue to Trousseau Street; Holei Street, from Leahi Avenue to Noela Street; Hoolulu Street, from Kapahulu Avenue to 6th Avenue; Hunter Street, from Kapahulu Avenue to Winam Avenue

 

James Street, from Upper Street to Alohea Avenue; Kaimuki Avenue, from Kapiolani Boulevard to 4th Avenue and from 6th Avenue to 18th Avenue; Kalakaua Avenue, from Poni Moi Street to Coconut Avenue; Kamuela Avenue, from Date Street to Kapahulu Avenue; Kana Place, from Ocean View Drive to End; Kanaina Avenue, from Kaunaoa Street to Monsarrat Avenue and from Monsarrat Avenue to Private Section; Kaunaoa Street, from Leahi Avenue to Trousseau Street; Kepa Street, from Wauke Street to Collins Street; Kepuhi Street, from Trousseau Street to Alohea Avenue; Kiele Avenue, from Poni Moi Street to Coconut Avenue; Kikeke Avenue, from Pahoa Avenue to H-1 Freeway End and from Pahoa Avenue to H1 Freeway End; Kilauea Avenue, from 6th Avenue to 3812 Kilauea Avenue; Kokohead Avenue, from Pahoa Avenue to 12th Avenue and from Waialae Avenue to Harding Avenue; Leialoha Street, from Olokele Avenue to End

 

Lincoln Avenue, from Kapahulu Avenue to 6th Avenue; Lukepane Avenue, from Date Street to Leialoha Street; Mahina Avenue, from Kokohead Avenue to 15th Avenue; Makaleka Avenue, from Date Street to End; Makapuu Avenue, from Diamond Head Road to Kilauea Avenue; Makini Street, from Campbell Avenue to Trousseau Street; Malie Place, from Pokole Street to End; Martha Street, from Campbell Avenue to 6th Avenue; Maunalei Avenue, from 9th Avenue to Makapuu Avenue

Maunaloa Avenue, from 6th Avenue to 18th Avenue; McCorriston Street, from Trousseau Street to Alohea Avenue; Mokihana Street, from Kapahulu Avenue to 4th Avenue

 

Nikolo Street, from Holei Street to Noela Street; Noela Street, from Paki Avenue to End; Ocean View Drive, from Pahoa Avenue to Kilauea Avenue; Olokele Avenue, from Date Street to End; Olu Street, from Kapahulu Avenue to 4th Avenue; Owena Street, from Holei Street to Noela Street; Paahana Street, from Maunaloa Avenue to Kaimuki Avenue; Pahoa Avenue, from Kokohead Avenue to 18th Avenue; Palani Avenue, from Date Street to Winam Avenue; Palima Place, from Pahoa Avenue to 4th Avenue; Paliuli Street, from Kapahulu Avenue to 4th Avenue; Pokole Street, from Alohea Avenue to Kilauea Avenue; Poni Moi Road, from Paki Avenue to Hawaii School for Girls Entrance; Pualei Circle, from Leahi Avenue to End

 

Sunset Avenue, from 12th Avenue to Kilauea Avenue; Sunset Place, from Sunset Avenue to End; Trousseau Street, from Wauke Street to Monsarrat Avenue and from Diamond Head Road to End; Upper Street, from Duval Street to James Street; Wauke Street, from Campbell Avenue to Trousseau Street; Wela Street, from Trousseau Street to Alohea Avenue; Williams Street, from Kapahulu Avenue to Winam Avenue; Winam Avenue, from Hayden Street to Olokele Avenue

 

1st Avenue, from Waialae Avenue to Harding Avenue; 2nd Avenue, from Waialae Avenue to Lincoln Avenue; 3rd Avenue, from Waialae Avenue to Kaimuki Avenue; 4th Avenue, from Paliuli Street to Winam Avenue; 5th Avenue, from Pahoa Avenue to H-1 Freeway; 6th Avenue, from Pahoa Avenue to Alohea Avenue; 7th Avenue, from Pahoa Avenue to Alohea Avenue; 8th Avenue, from Pahoa Avenue to Alohea Avenue; 9th Avenue, from Pahoa Avenue to Maunalei Avenue; 10th Avenue, from Maunalei

 

Avenue to Alohea Avenue; 11th Avenue, from Pahoa Avenue to Kilauea Avenue; 12th Avenue, Pahoa Avenue to Alohea Avenue; 13th Avenue, from 150' makai of Waialae Avenue to Pahoa Avenue; 14th Avenue, from 150' makai of Waialae Avenue to Kaimuki Avenue; 15th Avenue, from Waialae Avenue to Harding Avenue and H-1 Freeway to Kilauea Avenue; 16th Avenue, from Waialae Avenue to Kilauea Avenue; 17th Avenue, from H-1 Freeway to Kilauea Avenue

            (Estimated Completion November 2011)

 

Kalakaua Avenue Sewer Rehabilitation:  Installation of new 8" and 10" sewer line along Kalakaua Avenue between Philip Street and Kapiolani.

            (Estimated completion date, October 2011)

 

Kalihi/Nuuanu Area Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 1A and 1C:  New sewer line and manhole installation on Dillingham Blvd, Puuhale Road, Mokauea Street, and Kalihi Street.  Lane closures Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)

 

Rehabilitation of Streets, Phase 1 (aka IDIQ #2) – Kanewai St, Kaluawaa St, Kamakini St, Waiomao Rd, 8th Ave, 9th Ave, Paalea St, Kalua Rd, Mahana St, Kiwila St.  Finished paving Kanewai St, Kaluawaa St and Kamakini St. Adjusting manholes, permanent striping and detector loops to follow.

 

Rehabilitation of Streets Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity IDIQ #3 – Kapahulu: 4th ave, 5th ave, Hookipa Way, Pahoa Ave, Kaimuki Ave, Olu St, Mokihana St, Paliuli St and Charles St. and Kulamanu Pl.  The scope of work to be performed by the Contractor under this contract may include, but is not limited to: cold planning; slurry seal; crack seal; reconstructing curb and gutters/rolled curbs; resetting of lava rock curbs; aboricultural work; adjusting street survey monuments, utility manholes/boxes, frames and covers; installing pavement striping and markings; and reinstalling vehicle detector loops.  Olu St from 4th Ave to 6th Ave, Mokihana St from 4th Ave to Mooheau Ave and Kulamanu Pl from Kulamanu St to End are done. Done paving Charles St.

            (Estimated completion date, June 2013)

 

Rehabilitation of Secondary Streets at Makiki - Kinau St from Alapai St to Waiau Pl, Wilder Ave from Spencer St to Dole St. and Dole St from Wilder Ave to St. Louis Dr.:  The project will demolish, remove and dispose of existing pavements in Honolulu area. Resurface or reconstruct these streets with asphalt concrete pavement.  Adjust manholes and monuments to road grades.  Restore all pavement striping, markings and markers.  Collect GPS data on manholes, street monuments, valve boxes, fire hydrants, and other features as directed by the City before construction begins.  Wilder Ave and Dole St, paving completed.  Kinau St. paving done. Adjusting manholes and putting down permanent striping on going.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)

 

Mapunapuna Industrial Subdivision Phase One of Tidal Flooding Remediation Program.  Remove existing flap gates and install new check valves at outlet pipes in State channel fronting Kam Highway. Construct new DMH upstream of new check valves. Re-grade swale and adjust DI to provide positive drainage into existing drain system. Upgrade concrete wall at outlet pipes at State channel. Remove debris and sediment from existing storm drains and channel area. Dewater State channel and install temporary dewatering dams.  At the intersection of Ahua Street and Awaawaloa Street, provide permanent concrete plug in existing 24" DL.  Awaiting design revisions for additional drainage improvements at channel outlet.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)

 

Mokauea Street Improvements between North King Street and Dillingham Boulevard:

Reconstruction concrete curbs and gutters, driveway and some sidewalks; construct new curb ramps; reconstruct and resurface asphalt roadway.  Post paving activities include installation of permanent pavement markings, adjust utilities to finish grade, and re-install traffic loop detectors.  Work to resume October 3; Only one-way traffic allowed through construction zone.

            (Estimated Completion January 2012)

 

Sewer Manhole and Pipe Rehabilitation at Various Locations – Phase 2:  Various manhole rehabilitation along Nimitz Highway between Pacific Street and Sumner Street.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)

 

Curb Ramps at Various Locations, FY 2009 (B), Palolo and Kaimuki:  Construction of new curb ramps, sidewalks and A.C. transition.  Relocation of existing regulatory/street signs. Installation of pavement striping, markings and markers.

            (Estimated completion date, October, 2011)

 

Queen Street Roadway Improvements – Queen Street, Diamend Head side of Queen Street and Punchbowl Street intersection:  Demolition and reconstruction of existing concrete bus pad, curb ramps, sidewalk, curb and gutter, and thru gutter.  Cold planing, resurfacing and reconstruction of A.C. pavement.  Adjustment of utility manhole frames and covers.  Installation of pavement striping, markings and markers.

            (Estimated completion date, November 2011)

 

Peterson Lane and Pua Lane Sewer Rehabilitation:  New sewer line and manhole installation in complete on King Street (between Dillingham Blvd. and Peterson Lane), Pua Lane and Peterson Lane.  Repaving of King, Peterson and Pua Lane is complete. Punchlist items and reconstruction of Tamashiro Market driveway remain.  One lane in each direction will be closed Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)

 

Saint Louis Heights Sewer Rehabilitation:  Installation of cured in place pipe (CIPP), manhole rehabilitation, and lateral rehabilitation throughout Saint Louis Heights.  The contractor will also install new sewer lines via pipe bursting at 3 locations along Saint Louis Drive and one easement location between Saint Louis Drive and Frank Street.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)

 

Wilhelmina Rise Sewer Rehabilitation:  Installation of cured in place pipe (CIPP), lateral rehabilitation, and replacement of sewer lines by open trench.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)

 

KAILUA

Rehabilitation of Streets Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity IDIQ #3 – Aikahi Park.  The scope of work to be performed by the Contractor under this contract may include, but is not limited to: cold planning; slurry seal; crack seal; reconstructing curb and gutters/rolled curbs; resetting of lava rock curbs; aboricultural work; adjusting street survey monuments, utility manholes/boxes, frames and covers; installing pavement striping and markings; and reinstalling vehicle detector loops.  Slurry seal completed.  Kaneohe Bay Drive repair completed.

            (Estimated completion date, June 2013)

 

Curb Ramps at Various Locations, FY 2010 (A) – Hele St./Liku St., Hele St./Mowai St., Hele St./Kina St., Kina St./Loho St., Kina St./Kupau St., Apokula St./Apokula Pl., Apokula St./Kupau St., Kuloaa Pl./Kupau St., Kupau St./Kupau Pl., Hele St./Loho St., and Hele St./Mapuana St.:  Construction of new curb ramps, sidewalks and A.C. pavement transition.  Relocation of existing regulatory/street signs. Adjustment of utility boxes.  Installation of pavement striping, markings and markers.

            (Estimated completion date, December 2011)

 

Wanaao Road/Keolu Drive Reconstructed Sewer:  Installation of new sewer line along Wanaao Road between Hahani Street and Aoloa Road.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)

 

KANEOHE

Flood Control Improvements at Various Locations FY 2008 – Kaneohe, Kailua & Waipio:  Demolish and reconstruct new concrete and asphalt concrete ramps and driveways.  Repair existing concrete ditch and adjust utility frames, covers and boxes to finish grade.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)

 

Rehabilitation of Streets Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity IDIQ #3 – Kaneohe: Mokulele Dr and Kaneohe Bay Dr.  The scope of work to be performed by the Contractor under this contract may include, but is not limited to: cold planning; slurry seal; crack seal; reconstructing curb and gutters/rolled curbs; resetting of lava rock curbs; aboricultural work; adjusting street survey monuments, utility manholes/boxes, frames and covers; installing pavement striping and markings; and reinstalling vehicle detector loops.  Slurry sealing at Mokulele Drive.

            (Estimated completion date, June 2013)

 

Miscellaneous Storm Drainage Improvements at Wailele Road Outlet:  Construction of a new 6' x 5' box culvert, drop manhole, impact-stilling basin, and concrete pavement; waterline relocation; installation of 6' and 4' chain link fencing and gates, and metal guard rail.

            (Estimated completion date, February 2012)

 

MAKAKILO

Curb Ramps at Various Locations, FY 2010 (A) – Anipeahi St./Palailai St.:  Construction of new curb ramps, sidewalks and A.C. pavement transition.  Relocation of existing regulatory/street signs. Adjustment of utility boxes.  Installation of pavement striping, markings and markers.

            (Estimated completion date, December 2011)

 

Rehabilitation of Streets Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity IDIQ #3 – Honokai Hale.  The scope of work to be performed by the Contractor under this contract may include, but is not limited to: cold planning; slurry seal; crack seal; reconstructing curb and gutters/rolled curbs; resetting of lava rock curbs; aboricultural work; adjusting street survey monuments, utility manholes/boxes, frames and covers; installing pavement striping and markings; and reinstalling vehicle detector loops.  Slurry seal completed.

            (Estimated completion date, June 2013)

 

MANOA

Miscellaneous Drainage Improvements at Various Locations (Loulu Street).  Construct concrete drain inlets, connect to existing catch basin, and install drain pipes and cleanouts.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)

 

NUUANU

Rehabilitation of Kimo Drive Bridge Over Nuuanu Stream, Bridge No. 260  Repair of spalls, concrete guardrails and bridge girders.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)

 

PEARL CITY

Waimalu Sewer Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Phase I:  Installation of new sewer lines/man holes and reconnection of existing sewer laterals along Hekaha, Kanuku, Lokowai, Lii-Ipo, Pahemo, and Olepe.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)

 

Waimalu Sewer Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Phase II:  Installation of new 8" and 12" sewer lines along Hekaha Street between Kanuku Street and Moanalua Road.

            (Estimated completion date, October 2011)

 

PUPUKEA

Pupukea Road Rockfall Mitigation Phase I – Pupukea, Oahu:  The work consists of clearing vegetation within the project limits, scaling boulders and unstable rocks or installing rock dowels (where appropriate), applying shotcrete (where required), installing rock fall protection fences, drapery system and landscaping. One traffic lane will be closed during work hours at Pupukea Road with police performing traffic control duties.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)

 

SALT LAKE

Rehabilitation of Streets, Phase 1 (aka IDIQ #2) – Ala Mahamoe St, Ala Lilikoi St, Ala Napunani St, Salt Lake Blvd, Kanewai St, Kaluawaa St, Kamakini St, Waiomao Rd, Ala Alii St, Anapa St, Haloa Sr, Halupa St, Holapa St, Kukila Pl, Kukila St, Laakea Pl, Laakea St, Lehia St, Loina Pl, Luapele Dr, Luapele Pl, Mahie Pl, Mahie St, Molehu Dr, Molina St, Naulu Pl, Olaloa St, Olino St, Opua St, Palahinu Pl, Piikea Pl, Piikea St, Puanakau St, Ukali St, Uila St, Wawe Pl, Kahikolu Pl, Kahikolu Way, Likini St, Makaala St, Manuwa Dr, Miko St, Pakini St, Ukana St, Wanaka St.  Paving Salt Lake Blvd. Adjusting manholes, placing permanent striping and detector loops in various streets of Halawa and Salt Lake Blvd.

 

Haku Ditch Storm Drainage Improvements – Moanalua Valley: Clearing and Grubbing; Arboricultural Work; Site Earthwork; Installation of 70 feet of grouted rubble paving slope protection along the west bank of Haku Ditch.

            (Estimated completion date, November 2011)

 

WAHIAWA

Rehabilitation of Streets, Unit 58 – California Avenue (Kamehameha Highway to mauka end of California Avenue):  Cold planing; resurfacing and reconstruction of asphalt concrete pavement; adjustment of utility manhole frames and covers; installation of pavement markings and vehicle loop detectors; reconstruction of existing concrete curbs, gutters, berms, sidewalks and Driveways; and construction of concrete and asphalt concrete bus pads.

            (Estimated completion date, March 2012)

 

WAIANAE

Mailiili Stream Flood Control Improvements – Near Halona Road and Puuhulu Road:  Removal and reconstruction of damaged concrete channel lining, construction of new channel access ramp near Halona Road Bridge, and construction of overflow side-drains on the channel banks.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)

 

WAIKIKI

Beachwalk Force Main Phase I:  2 Staging pits to be constructed along Ala Wai Boulevard from Kalakaua towards Ala Moana Boulevard for the microtunneling installation of new sewer line.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)

 

Rehabilitation of Streets, Phase 1 (aka IDIQ #2) – Ena Rd, McCully St, Niu, Keoniana, Pau, Kuamoo, Kalaimoku st, Olohana st, Kalakaua Ave, Makee Rd, Cartwright Rd, Lemon Rd, Ohua Ave, Paoakalani Ave, Keolohilani Ave, Koa Ave, Prince Edward, Liliuokalani, Koa Ave, Kaiulani Ave, Lauula St, Seaside, Royal Hawaiian, Lewers, Helumoa Rd, Beachwalk, Paoa Pl, Kalia Rd, Saratoga Rd, Waimami Way, Kaneloa Pl, Ainakea Way, Pualani Way, Paoakalani Ave, Mountain View, Tusitala, Kapuni, Kapili, Kaiulnai Ave, Kanekapolei St, Walina St, Nahua St, Nohonani St, Aloha Dr, Seaside, Kaiolu, Laniu, Kalaimoku, Olohana, Namahana, Kalaimoku.  Lewers and Seaside from Kalakaua to Kuhio to be paved, waiting on completion of drainage line.  Adjusting manholes and placing permanent striping on various streets of Waikiki.

 

Curb Ramps at Various Locations, FY 2010 (A) – Paoa Place (Hilton Hawaiian Village Third Driveway):  Construction of new curb ramp and A.C. pavement transition.

            (Estimated completion date, December 2011)

 

WAIPAHU

Waipahu Street/Plantation Village Sewer Reconstruction:  Installation of new sewer lines and manholes along Waipahu Street between Awamoi and Mokuola.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2011)

 

PARADES, WALKS, RACES AND OTHER STREET CLOSURES

 

October 14, 2011 Friday
4:00PM Starts
5:00PM Ends

NANAKULI HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING PARADE sponsored by Nanakuli  High School .The event is expected to have 100 marchers, 20 vehicles, 4 mini floats, 1 band.  It will start at Pua Ave., left onto Nanakuli Ave., mauka on Nanakuli Ave., end at NHS parking lot. Contact: Jean Nishi 668-5823 Ext. 344, Fax: 668-5828, E-mail:  jean_nishi@notes.k12.hi.us

 

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Contact: Department of Design and Construction, Civil Design Division, Construction Management - 768-8839, Wastewater Management Division, Construction Management - 768-8794, Department of Transportation Services, TST Division 768-8391.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

City and County of Honolulu News Releases

 
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  You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2011 / 10/04/11 Honolulu to Celebrate 50 Year Bond With Bruyeres, France
 

HONOLULU TO CELEBRATE 50 YEAR BOND WITH BRUYERES, FRANCE

 

(Tues., Oct. 4, 2011)—Mayor Peter Carlisle today announced the City will this week commemorate the 50th anniversary of its sister-city relationship with Bruyères, France, which was liberated from Nazi occupation in World War II by soldiers from the U.S. Army's 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team, many of whom were Hawaii nissei.

 

Carlisle will hold a commemoration ceremony in the Honolulu Hale courtyard on Thursday, October 6, from 10 am to 1 pm, to honor veterans of the 100th/442nd and dozens of visitors from Bruyères. The ceremony will be open to the public and will feature commemorative speakers, an award presentation, a reception, and music by the Royal Hawaiian Band.

 

"We're very pleased to welcome our good friends from Bruyères," Carlisle said. "Our two communities share a unique history that is truly touching."

 

Two men who were present during the hellish battle for Bruyères later initiated the sister-city relationship after a chance meeting. Wilbert S. "Sandy" Holck, a 442nd veteran from Honolulu, visited Bruyères with his wife Chisato, and their six young children in the late 1950s. Communication was very difficult until Gerard Deschaseaux, a Bruyèran who understood some English, was summoned to meet with the Americans. Holck and Deschaseaux hit it off immediately and they and their families would become lifelong friends.

 

The men worked together to convince their respective city governments to form the Bruyères-Honolulu sister-city relationship, which was officially established in 1961. Holck later served as a member of the Honolulu City Council from 1974 to 1978. He passed away in 1999. Holck's son, Willard Holck, is chairman of the "Bruyères To Honolulu 2011" committee hosting the visiting Bruyèrans. He recalled a historic photo of his father meeting Deschaseaux for the very first time.

 

 "In that moment, I'm in my father's arms and my brother Wilbert stands waist high next to him," he said. "We're just kids. Monsieur Deschaseaux is smiling and is extending his hand in a greeting. After that handshake, they would become lifelong friends, and our respective families have been very close ever since. The sister-city relationship, really, is part of both families. Our fathers created it. Their children continue to perpetuate it."

 

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Media contacts: Mayor's Office, Louise Kim McCoy; Alenka Remic. 768-7798; 768-4249.

 

Monday, October 3, 2011

City and County of Honolulu News Releases

 
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  You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2011 / 10/03/11 Mayor Names Laura H. Thielen As City Agricultural Liaison
 

MAYOR NAMES LAURA H. THIELEN AS CITY AGRICULTURAL LIAISON

(Mon., Oct. 3, 2011)—Mayor Peter Carlisle has appointed Laura H. Thielen as the City's agricultural liaison.

"Laura has the expertise and enthusiasm to make this newly created position contribute effectively to our long-term goal of sustainability," said Carlisle.

Thielen has served as chair of the State Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Commission on Water Resource Management, and as director of the State Office of Planning. She has a Masters Degree in Public Policy from Georgetown University and a Juris Doctorate from Case Western Reserve University. Thielen is also a member of the Waimanalo Agricultural Association, a University of Hawaii Master Gardener, and a past president of the Hawaii Women Lawyers.

Carlisle commended the City Council for creating and funding the position of agricultural liaison within the managing director's office to serve as an advocate for the island's agricultural community.

The liaison will become the City's first point of contact regarding agriculture issues; enable the city to capitalize on agricultural funding opportunities provided by state and federal agencies; and work with the state on issues of mutual concern. 

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Media contact: Louise Kim McCoy, Mayor's Office, 768-7798.

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                                           SEWER PROJECTS DURING OCTOBER

 

(Mon., Oct. 3, 2011) – The City and County of Honolulu's Department of Environmental Services has 10 sewer projects in October that may impact roadways and traffic on Oahu.

 

            The projects include:

 

Ø       Airport Sewer Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Phase 1 – Rehabilitate/reconstruct defective sewer line and manholes in the vicinity of the Honolulu International Airport between Lagoon Drive and the Kamehameha Wastewater Pump Station.

Ø       Ala Moana Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation – Sewer rehabilitation work along Ala Moana Blvd. from Keawe Street and Ward Avenue.

Ø       Beachwalk Wastewater Pump Station to Ala Moana Park Sewer Phase 1, Force Main System – Installation of a new sewer line along Ala Moana Boulevard (between Atkinson Drive and Ala Wai Canal), and along Ala Wai Boulevard (between Kalakaua Avenue to the dead end of Ala Wai Boulevard). 

Ø       Houghtailing Street Area Sewer Rehabilitation – Sewer rehabilitation work in Kamehameha Heights area on various streets within the area bordered by North School Street, Kokea Street, Kamalii Street, Aulii Street, Ilima Drive, Makanani Drive and Kapalama Drive.

Ø       Kahanu Street, School Street, and Umi Street – Spot repairs along Dillingham Blvd., between McNeill Street and Kalihi Street and along Kalihi Street between Dillingham and North King Street.  Installation of new sewer lines along Kahanu Street, Puuhale Road, Stanley Street, Wilcox Lane, Umi Street, King Street and Haunapo Lane between Kalihi Street.  Sewer rehabilitation work along School Street between Liliha Street and the School Street (Ewa Bound) off ramp.  

Ø       Kalakaua Avenue Sewer Rehabilitation – Open-cut trench digging replacing 1,500 lineal feet of 6- and 8-inch sewer pipe along Kalakaua Avenue between Philip Street and Kapiolani Boulevard.

Ø       Saint Louis Heights Sewer Rehabilitation – Sewer rehabilitation work on various streets with the area bordered by Bertram Street, Kaminaka Drive, Saint Louis Drive and Dole Street.

Ø       Sewer Manhole and Pipe Rehabilitation at Various Locations Phase 2 Sewer rehabilitation work along Nimitz Highway between Pacific Street and Sumner Street.

Ø       Waipahu Street/Plantation Village Sewer Reconstruction – Installation of gravity sewer line within Plantation Village.

        Ø       Wilhelmina Rise Sewer Rehabilitation – Sewer rehabilitation work in Wilhelmina Rise area on various streets within the area bordered by Paula 

                Drive, Lurline Drive, Wilhelmina Rise, Keanu Street and Claudine Street.

 

         Approximately 122 projects are underway focused on Oahu's wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and collection system. These projects are part of $533 million of ongoing wastewater projects, including planning, designing, construction, project management and equipment project phases.

 

 

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Contact:  Markus Owens, ENV Public Communications Officer, 768-3454