Wednesday, October 10, 2012

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HONOLULU, HAWAI'I (October 4, 2012) – The Honolulu Zoo Society has donated 11 new directional signs to guide visitors and kama'aina to the Honolulu Zoo. The new signs feature a white elephant on a brown background, with 'Zoo' printed in both English and Kanji characters, and an arrow pointing in the direction of the Honolulu Zoo. The signs have been placed on poles on Kalakaua, Kuhio, Paki and Kapahulu avenues. In the past, there were only two city street signs directing visitors to the zoo. The old signs were heavily faded and hardly noticeable. 
 
 "These new, beautiful elephant inspired signs will undoubtedly increase awareness of the location of the Honolulu Zoo, our hidden treasure in Waikiki. Our visitors will be able to enjoy the serene environment, the incredible wildlife, and the beautiful flora on the grounds of the Zoo," said Jason Ito, Honolulu Zoo Society board president. "These new signs are another testament to the wonderful partnership between the City and the Honolulu Zoo Society."
 
The elephant themed signs were inspired by the Honolulu Zoo's newly completed elephant exhibit. The multi-million dollar exhibit, which was completed last year, has been wildly popular with the zoo's patrons and has continued to draw excitement and garner interest from guests.
 
"The Department of Enterprise Services appreciates this gift to the City by the Honolulu Zoo Society and realizes the importance to capitalize on this marketing and branding opportunity to our visitors," said Randy Leong, Department of Enterprise Services, deputy director. "This signage will no doubt help to increase our revenues at the Zoo through admissions at the gate and retail spending."
 
The Honolulu Zoo is the third most visited attraction on Oahu.
 
About the Honolulu Zoo Society
Founded in 1969, the Honolulu Zoological Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization whose purpose is to support the Honolulu Zoo and its mission, to educate the public about the importance of wildlife and conservation issues, and to provide for the needed capital improvements to the Zoo through fundraising efforts. For information on how to support the Honolulu Zoological Society, visit the HZS website at www.honzoosoc.org or call (808) 926-3191

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

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MAYOR DEDICATES THIRD BOILER AT H-POWER

 

(Tues., Oct. 9 2012)—Mayor Peter Carlisle today welcomed dignitaries, Covanta executives and City officials to the "Ho'ola'a'na o ka Mîkini Ahi – Dedication of the Machine of Fire" – H-POWER'S third boiler.

 

         "By reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and creating energy from trash, H-POWER benefits the City environmentally and financially," said Carlisle. "With the third boiler, we can now divert even more opala from the landfill and continue to emphasize more recycling."

 

         The expansion at the Honolulu Program of Waste to Energy Recovery or H-POWER, which broke ground on Dec. 21, 2009, added another boiler capable of burning 300,000 tons of mass per year. The project included a state-of-the-art pollution control that consists of a scrubber, baghouse and Covanta's patented low NOx (nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide) emission system.

 

         The expansion project cost approximately $302 million and will create 25 new full-time employee positions. H-POWER will now be able to combust 900,000 tons of Honolulu's non-recyclable household trash annually, contribute eight percent of Oahu's power using a renewable source, and power 65,000 Oahu homes.

 

         H-POWER also recovers approximately 20,000 tons of ferrous (steel) and non-ferrous (aluminum alloy) metal for recycling each year.

 

         The City recently completed a new Power Purchase Agreement with Hawaiian Electric Company, which is estimated to bring in $85 million in electrical sales to HECO per year.

 

         Since H-POWER went into service in May 1990, the facility has been operated by Covanta Honolulu and processed more than 13 million tons of waste and offset 15 million barrels of imported oil, while recovering more than 450,000 tons of metals.

 

 

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MULTIMEDIA EVENT CELEBRATES FILIPINO AMERICANS

 

(Tue., October 9, 2012) — Music, video, comedy, and drama will combine for a full evening entertainment at "A Filipino Voice". The multimedia event will be presented at 6 p.m., on Thursday, October 18, at the Mission Memorial Auditorium, in honor of National Filipino American Heritage Month.

 

"A Filipino Voice", a celebration of Hawaii's Filipino American community, features music by Verge & Paula, a T-Shirt Theatre performance, excerpts from Emme Tominbang's documentary Mabuhay With Aloha, a kali martial arts presentation by Brother Noland's Hawaiian Tracking Program, with comedian Jose Dynamite presiding as master of ceremonies.

 

            The show is free and open to the public. The Mission Memorial Auditorium at 550 South King Street is next to Honolulu Hale. For parking, directions, and more information visit www1.honolulu.gov/moca/calendar.htm or call the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts at 768-6622.

 

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Media contact: Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts at 768-6622.

 

JOSE DYNAMITE

 

Comedian Jose Dynamite

Monday, October 8, 2012

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CITY SEEKING ART PROPOSALS FOR WAHIAWA TRANSIT CENTER

 

(Mon., October 8, 2012) − The City and County of Honolulu Commission on Culture and the Arts will select two works of art for the Wahiawa Transit Center and is seeking proposals from artists or artist teams. The budget for each project is $100,000.00. The application deadline is January 11, 2013.

 

The Wahiawa Transit Center, at 956 California Avenue, is a two-story, 46,000 square foot structure with exterior historic-themed decorative elements. It functions as the main community bus station. The anticipated goal is for artworks that highlight the history and culture of Wahiawa with emphasis on the transportation history of the area.

 

The artworks are for the interior driveway walls. The West Project location is the west bus driveway and the East Project location is the east bus driveway. The art work may use one or both walls of each driveway for works such as a mural, frieze, fresco, sculpture, or other wall-mounted works of art that are permanently installed. The work of art may be installed on a substrate to be attached to the existing wall.

 

The selected artist or artist team must comply with Federal Transit Administration contractor requirements due to U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration funding of the commission.

 

Applications must be received by 4 p.m. on January 11, 2013 at:

 

Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts

Attention: Art for Wahiawa Transit Center

550 South King Street, Room 203

Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.

 

For application requirements, project details, and other information please visit www1.honolulu.gov/moca/news.htm or contact Registrar E. Tory Laitila at (808) 768-4105, or email him at tlaitila@honolulu.gov.

 

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: LANE CLOSURES

FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY WORK IN URBAN HONOLULU

 

(Mon., October 8, 2012)  The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) wants to inform drivers that archaeological survey work continues next week in the urban Honolulu area for the rail transit project.

 

Motorists are advised of lane closures related to the survey work being conducted in the airport, downtown and Kaka`ako areas.Work will require lane closures during non-peak traffic hours.

 

For the safety of both the work crews and motorists, the public is advised to proceed with caution through these areas. Drivers should anticipate possible traffic delays or use alternate routes during work hours, and provide a safe distance between themselves and the construction workers and equipment.

 

Work for the week of Sunday, October 7, through Saturday, October 13, will take place at the following locations between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted:

 

  • Kamehameha Highway between Kalaloa Street and Arizona Street
  • Aolele Street between H-1Westbound Airport On-Ramp and Aolewa Place
  • H-1 Freeway Eastbound Hickam Air Force Base Off-ramp near Nimitz Highway
  • Ala Onaona Street between Ala Auana Street and Aolele Street
  • Dillingham Boulevard between Kokea Street and Alakawa Street

 

From 7:30 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.

  • Kamehameha Hwy between Middle Street and Laumaka Street
  • Dillingham Boulevard between Alakawa Street and Akepo Lane
  • Nimitz Hwy. between Kekaulike Street and Maunakea Street
  • Punchbowl Street between Pohukaina Street and Ala Moana Blvd.

 

From 7 a.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Monday

  • Halekauwila Street between Punchbowl Street and South Street (sidewalk access will remain open along Halekauwila Street during road closure)

 

The City is conducting the archaeological survey work along the urban Honolulu section of the Honolulu rail transit route to identify potential archaeological, historical and cultural resources. The archaeological work will aid rail project staff in their design of the elevated rail guideway.

 

Contractors Cultural Surveys Hawaii Inc. and Royal Contracting Co. are conducting the fieldwork. For updates on construction work days and times, visit the project website at www.honolulutransit.org or contact our hotline at 566-2299.

 

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Friday, October 5, 2012

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: 

SEWER WORK IN HONOLULU NEXT WEEK

 

(Fri., Oct. 5, 2012) The City's Department of Environmental Services said traffic will be affected next week as construction crews rehabilitate wastewater pipes in Honolulu.

 

         City contractors will be doing point sewer pipe work on the following dates and locations:

 

  • Oct 9-10 (Pipe Lining)  7:30 am-3:30 pm:  Huelani Dr @ Aalii St / Oahu Ave & E Manoa
  • Oct 9-11 (Pipe Repair)  7:30 am-3:30 pm:  Kewalo St
  • Oct 9-12 (Pipe Repair)  7:30 am-3:30 pm:  Kalakaua Ave @ Kaiulani Ave / Prince Edward St (Kaiulani & Liliuokalani) / Tusitala @ Kaiulani / Ala Wai Blvd / Lewers St
  • Oct 11 (Pipe Lining)  7:30 am-3:30 pm:  Lowery Ave & Kahawai St
  • Oct 12 (Pipe Lining)  7:30 am-3:30 pm:  Oahu Ave (3100 Block) / Peneku & Kumukoa

 

 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                   October 5, 2012

 

 

 "KANIKAPILA KALIKIMAKA!" IS THE THEME FOR

 THE 27TH ANNUAL WREATH CONTEST


(Fri., October 5, 2012)The City's 27th Annual Holiday Wreath Contest is designed to inspire island artisans to compose musical themed wreaths for this holiday season.    

 

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; Youth, ages 17 or younger; and Theme Category, for wreaths that depict the theme, "Kanikapila Kalikimaka!" (come together to play music).

 

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 "Judges' 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 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Lane Gallery of Honolulu Hale, 530 South King Street. 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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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: ROAD CLOSURE

FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY WORK IN URBAN HONOLULU

 

(October 5, 2012) −The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) wants to inform drivers that Halekauwila Street in Kakaako will be closed between Punchbowl Street and South Street from 7 a.m. Sunday, October 7, to 5 a.m. Monday, October 8.

 

The road closure is related to HART's Archaeological Inventory Survey (AIS) work for the Honolulu rail transit project.

 

Sidewalk access along Halekauwila Street will remain open to pedestrians. For the safety of the work crews and travelling public, motorists and pedestrians are advised to proceed with caution through these areas.

 

The City is conducting the archaeological survey work along the urban Honolulu section of the Honolulu rail transit route to identify potential archaeological, historical and cultural resources. The archaeological work will aid rail project staff in their design of the elevated rail guideway.

 

Contractors Cultural Surveys Hawaii Inc. and Royal Contracting Co. are conducting the fieldwork. For updates on construction work days and times, visit the project website at http://www.honolulutransit.org/ or contact our hotline at 566-2299.

 

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Thursday, October 4, 2012

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FTA INDEPENDENT REVIEW VALIDATES

RAIL PROJECT'S FINANCIAL PLAN

 

(October 4, 2012) − An independent financial review of Honolulu's rail project discussed Thursday during HART's Finance Committee meeting confirms the financial capacity to construct and operate the rail system, and that the project's financial plan is reasonable and able to withstand and successfully address risks.

 

According to the report prepared for the FTA by Porter & Associates, Inc., the half-percent General Excise and Use Tax (GET) surcharge revenue forecast that will pay for the local funding share of the project is reasonable. So far, the project has received more than $900 million in GET revenue and another $120 million in federal funding.

 

In addition, the review performed two "stress tests," using worst-case scenarios—a 10 percent increase in project costs and a lower rate of GET revenue growth—and found that even under those conditions, the City would still have the financial capacity to build and operate the rail system.

 

"This independent financial assessment analysis of the project was comprehensive and thorough," said HART Finance Committee Chairman Don Horner. "Their bottom-line conclusion was the overall HART financial plan is reasonable when compared to other projects around the U.S. and our city has the expertise and financial capacity to build and operate the system, which would provide a significant improvement to our existing traffic challenges."

 

The report includes a review of the operating costs of the City's transportation services, including TheBus and Handi-Van. It shows TheBus will account for 67 percent of operating costs, Handi-Van 15 percent and rail 18 percent. Operating costs for rail is estimated at 43 cents per passenger mile, compared with 80 cents per passenger mile for the bus. The integrated rail-bus system will create a more efficient transportation system, according to the report.

 

"This external review is a key element of the Federal Transit Administration's evaluation of Oahu's rail project for our Full Funding Grant Agreement and reinforces the fact that we are on track to receive our FFGA by the end of the year," said Dan Grabauskas, HART's executive director and CEO. "This review validates our current financial plan, which includes a total of $1.55 billion in federal funding, $645 million in contingency funds to cover unforeseen expenses and an ending cash surplus of $193 million. It indicates we're on target."

 

The Porter report can be viewed at www.honolulutransit.org/media/141587/20121004-fca-porter-report.pdf.

 

The 20-mile rail system covers one of the island's most heavily traveled corridor from West Oahu to Ala Moana Center. It includes 21 stations at key employment, education and entertainment centers, including UH-West Oahu, Leeward and Honolulu community colleges, Honolulu International Airport, Downtown, as well as Pearlridge and Ala Moana centers.

 

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ROAD WORK WEEKLY REPORT

 

(Thu., October 4, 2012) − Scheduled road work for the week beginning October 7, 2012, 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

Rehabilitation of Streets, Phase 1 (aka IDIQ #2) – Honomanu St.  Completed paving Honomanu St.  Permanent striping, adjusting manhole and installing traffic detector loops to follow.

 

EWA BEACH

Rehabilitation of Localized Streets, Phase 7B – Ewa Beach

Aaha Pl, Aama Pl, Aekai Pl, Ahona St, Aiami Pl, Aikanaka Pl, Akaholo St, Akua St, Amio St, Apai Pl, Apoke Pl, Apole Pl, Ewa Beach Rd, Haehae Pl, Hahanui St, Haiamu Pl, Haiamu St, Haiano Pl, Hailipo St, Hainoa Pl, Haipu Pl, Haiwa Pl, Halali Pl, Hamiha Pl, Hamoa Pl, Hanakahi St, Hanaloa Pl, Hanaloa St, Hapalua St, Heleia Pl, Ihipehu St, Ihupani Pl, Kalapu St, Kapana Pl, Kauiki St, Kaunolu St, Kauwili St, Keakaula Pl, Keele Pl, Kehue Pl, Kehue St, Kei Pl, Kekaihili Pl, Kekakia Pl, Keleawe Pl, Kemika Pl, Kilaha Pl, Kilaha St, Kilinahe St, Kilipoe St, Kimopelekane Rd, Koalipehu Pl, Koalipehu St, Komana St, Kuhina St, Laupapa Pl, Laupapa St, Lakana Pl, Lapine Pl, Laukona Lp, Lawalu Pl, Lipaki Pl, Liuliu Pl, Nalomeli Pl, Makaonaona St, Makule Rd, Moneha Pl, Muumuu Pl, North Rd, Oama Pl, Oama St, Onelua Pl, Onelua St, Paaloha St, Papipi Dr, Papipi Rd, Papipi Pl, Parish Dr, Peeone Pl, Pohakupuna Pl, Pohakupuna Rd, Poloula Pl, Pupu Pl, Pupu St.

 

This Rehabilitation of Localized Streets project includes: cold planning; resurfacing of asphalt concrete pavements; reconstruction of failed asphalt concrete pavement areas identified by the contractor and confirmed by the City; adjustment of utility manhole frames and covers, and street survey monument frame and covers; installation of pavement markers, striping and markings; installation of vehicle detector loops; locating existing manholes, valve boxes, monuments, etc. with GPS survey equipment and providing ArcGIS data files to City Dept. of Planning and Permitting in required data format.

 

Paving Laupapa Pl, Lakana Pl, Lapine Pl, Lawalu Pl, Lipaki Pl, Liuliu Pl, Keena Pl, Kemika Pl, Keleawa Pl, Kekakia Pl, Keakala Pl, Kapana Pl, Laupapa St, Kauiki St and Kauwili St. Adjusting manhole, permanent striping and traffic detector loop to follow

 

HAUULA

Pokiwai Place Drainage Outfall Improvements – Beachfront across Pokiwai Place

Demolish and remove RCP drain and install new Tideflex Check Valve.  Provide BMP devices and dewatering system.

            (Estimated completion date: March 2013

 

HAWAII KAI

Kuliouou Beach Park Drainage Outfall Improvements – Bay Street:

Removal of existing concrete drain box and portion of curb and gutter, installation of new in-line check valve and reconstruction of the drain box.

            (Estimated completion date, November 2012)

 

Seismic Retrofit of City Bridges – Maniniholo Street Bridge, Bridge No. 347:

Repair spalls on concrete railing, reseal sidewalk deck joints, repair spalled bearing blocks, and install transverse shear blocks.  

            (Estimated completion date, January 2013)

 

Niu Valley Wastewater Pump Station Force Main Removal of By-pass and restoration work:  Removal of sewer bypass and restoration work on Kalanianaole Highway at the intersections of Pu'u'ikena Street, West Halemaumau Street and Niuiki Circle.

            (Estimated completion date, January 2013)

 

HONOLULU

Hausten Drainage Ditch Emergency Repairs – 742 Hausten Street:  Demolish existing CRM wall, construct new CRM wall, backfill and install new chain link fence.

            (Estimated completion date, November 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 2012)

 

Rehabilitation of Localized Streets, Phase 7B – Kalihi Valley  Upper Kalihi Valley – Ahuahu Pl, Akone Pl, Holua Pl, Holua Way, Iwaho Pl, Kalaepaa Dr, Kale Pl, Kuahiwi Way, Kuapapa Pl, Kuapohaku Dr, Kui Pl, Kuikele Pl, Kuikele St, Laelae Way, Mahani Lp, Manaiki Pl, Nalanieha St, Numana Rd, Papali Pl, Papali St, Piliwai St, Uaawa Pl, Ukiuki Pl, Umalu Pl, Valley View Dr.  Lower Kalihi Valley – Ahihi St, Akahi St, Ema Pl, Elua St, Haaliki St, Kamanaiki St, Kamohoalii St, Kilohana St, Laulani St, Laumaile St, Lehua St, Machado St, Maliu St, Merkle St, Moani St, Monte St, Murphy St, Nihi St, Nobrega St, Noe St, Ohu St, Pahulu St, Palanehe Pl, Perry St, Puolani St, Violet St, Wailele St.

 

Rehabilitation project includes: cold planning; resurfacing of asphalt concrete pavements; reconstruction of failed asphalt concrete pavement areas identified by the contractor and confirmed by the City; adjustment of utility manhole frames and covers, and street survey monument frame and covers; installation of pavement markers, striping and markings; installation of vehicle detector loops; locating existing manholes, valve boxes, monuments, etc. with GPS survey equipment and providing ArcGIS data files to City Dept. of Planning and Permitting in required data format. Paving Palanehe Pl, Lehua St. and Laumaile St, Machado St, Kamohalii St. Adjusting manhole and permanent striping on going at various streets.

 

Kapiolani Boulevard Reconstruction (South Street to Ward Avenue): The project will reconstruct the asphalt pavement section and construct new Portland Cement Concrete pavement bus lanes in both directions; reconstruct existing curbs and gutters; reset and installation of rock curbs; installation of a new street lighting and traffic signal system and ancillary pull boxes.  The work includes the coordinating and performing trimming tree canopies and root pruning as necessary under the guidance of certified/qualified arborist.  Also, included will be the adjustment of existing utilities to grade, and permanent pavement markings; and restoration of the traffic loop sensors.

            (Estimated Completion June 2013)

 

Seismic Retrofit of City Bridges – Kapiolani Boulevard Bridge No. 2, Bridge No. 216:

Clean abutment steel plate bearings, install seat extenders at abutments and piers, repair pier concrete spall, reseal sidewalk deck joints and recoat metal handrails.

            (Estimated completion date, January 2013)

 

King Street Reconstruction between River Street and Bethel Street, Chinatown:  Rehabilitation of sewer lines and select laterals, sewer manhole frame and cover replacement, excavation; Installation and backfill for new 6", 8" & 12" water lines, fire hydrants, valves, manholes; Installation and backfill for new 6" drain lines, inlets and manhole connections; Excavation and backfill for new gas lines; Demolish existing concrete and A.C. pavements to install new work and adjust manholes & valves boxes to grade. Work will include portions of River Street, Kekaulike Street, Maunakea Street, Smith Street, Nuuanu Street and Bethel Street where they intersect with King Street. Multiple lane closures Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

            (Estimated completion date, May 2013)

 

Miscellaneous Drainage Improvements at Various Locations – Lokahi Street (McCully)  Construct concrete drain inlets, concrete drain catch basins, connect to existing drain line, and install drain pipes.

            (Estimated Completion Date, continuing through October 2012)

 

Rehabilitation of Lusitana Street Bridge, Bridge No. 263:  Project consists of performing repairs and making improvements to the superstructure and railings of Lusitana Street Bridge on Oahu.

            (Estimated completion date, February 2013)

 

Rehabilitation of Localized Streets, Phase 6B – Makiki, Upper Makiki 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:

 

Aaliamanu Place, from Tantalus Drive to end; Aina Lani Place, from Round Top Drive to end; Aina Lani Way, from Aina Lani Place to end; Alexander Street, from H-1 Freeway to Dole Street; Alihilani Place, from Manoa Road to end; Anapuni Street, from Wilder Avenue to Nehoa Street; Anianiku Street, from Auwaiolimu Street to end; Clark Street, from Punahou Street to end; Clio Street, from Lewalani Drive to Mott Smith Drive; Davenport Street, from Piikoi Street to Pensacola Street; Dominis Street, from Punahou Street to Kewalo Street; Enos Lane, from Makiki Street to end; Ernest Street, from Lunalilo Street to end; Green Street, from Ward Avenue to kokohead end; Haiki Place, from Round Top Drive to end; Hassinger Street, from Pensacola Street to Piikoi Street; Heulu Street, from Liholiho Street to Makiki Street; Hiilani Street, from Tantalus Drive to end; Iaukea Street, from ewa end to mauka end

 

Kalamaku Street, from Moreira Street to end; Kapahu Street, from Auwaiolimu Street to Anianiku Street; Karratti Lane, from Pensacola Street to end; Kauhane Street, from Iaukea Street to end; Kaululaau Street, from Moreira Street to end; Keopua Street, from Moreira Street to end; Kewalo Street, from Lunalilo Street to Nehoa Street; Kolonahe Place, from Tantalus Drive to end; Krauss Street, from Iaukea Street to end; Lewalani Drive, from Nehoa Street to Mott Smith Drive; Liholiho Street, from Lunalilo Street to Heulu Street; Lilo Place, from Mott Smith Drive to end; Luna Place, from Mott Smith Drive to end; Lunalilo Street, from Ernest Street to Ward Avenue

 

Makiki Place, from Makiki Street to end; Makiki Street, from H-1 Freeway to end; Mamane Place, from Round Top Drive to end; Mauna Place, from Mott Smith Drive to end; Maunaihi Place, from Prospect Street to end; Moreira Street, Tantalus Drive to Kalamaku Street; Mott Smith Drive, from Mauna place to Makiki Height Drive; Naale Street, from Kapahu Street to Anianiku Street; Okika Place, from Makiki Street to end; Oneele Place, from Makiki Street to end; Piikoi Place, from Piikoi Street to end; Pililani Place, from Mott Smith Drive to end; Poki Street, from Wilder Avenue to Nehoa Street; Prospect Street, from Ward Avenue to Pensacola Street; Punahou Street, from Nehoa Street to King Street; Spencer Street, from Ward Avenue to Wilder Avenue; Ualakaa Place, from Ualakaa Street to end; Ualakaa Street, from Nehoa Street to end; Victoria Street, from Green Street to Lunalilo Street; Whitney Street, from Dole Street to end

 

            (Estimated Completion December 2012)

 

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 existing D.I. frame / cover to provide positive runoff flow into existing Drain system. Reconstruct 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. Restore existing chain link fence at outlet area. At the intersection of Ahua Street and Awaawaloa Street, provide permanent concrete plug in existing 24" DL.

            (Estimated completion date, November 2012)

 

Rehabilitation of Localized Streets, Phase 6A – McCully, Makiki, Moilili 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:

 

Ahana Street, from Liona Street to Rycroft Street, Akala Lane, from King Street to Young Street, Akoko Street, from King Street to Young Street, Alder Street, from King Street to Kamaile Street, Algaroba Street, from Lokahi Street to 2128 Algaroba Street, Alohi Way, from Pensacola Street to Piikoi Street, Amana Street, from Kanunu Street to Makaloa Street, Artesian Street, from King Street to H-1 Freeway, Beverly Court, from Kinau Street to end, Bingham Street, from 360' East of Isenberg Street to Kaialiu Street, Birch Street, from King Street to Kamaile Street

 

Cedar Street, from Rycroft Street to makai end, Church Lane, from King Street to end, Citron Street, from Isenberg Street to ewa end, Coolidge Street, from Isenberg Street to King Street, Coyne Street, from 2121 Coyne Street to University Avenue, Cummins Street, from Queen Street to Waimanu Street, Elm Street, from Pensacola Street to Sheridan Street, Elsie Lane, from King Street to Young Street, Fern Street, from Kalakaua Avenue to Isenberg Street, Griffiths Street, from Beretania Street to Bingham Street, Hauoli Street, from Kapiolani Boulevard to King Street, Hausten Street, from Kapiolani Boulevard to King Street, Hihiwai Street, from University Avenue to Kamoku Street, Hoawa Lane, from King Street to Beretania Street, Hoawa Street, from Kapiolani Boulevard to Fern Street, Hoolai Street, from Pensacola Street to Piikoi Street, Hopaka Street, from Kona Street to Piikoi Street

 

Kaaha Street, from University Avenue to Kapiolani Boulevard, Kahakai Drive, from Kahakai Drive to Kahakai Drive, Kaheka Street, from Young Street to Kapiolani Boulevard, Kahoaloha Lane, from King Street to Nakookoo Street, Kaialiu Street, from Beretania Street to Bingham Street, Kalauokalani Way, from Makaloa Street to Kapiolani Boulevard, Kalei Road, from Kalele Road to end, Kalo Place, from Varsity Place to end, Kamoku Street, from Kaaha Street to Hihiwai Street, Kanunu Street, from Keeaumoku Street to Kalakaua Avenue, Kapaakea Lane, from King Street to end, Kawaiahao Street, from Ward Avenue to Kamakee Street, Kehena Place, from Old Waialea Road to end, Kemole Lane, from King Street to Beretania Street, Koali Road, from Old Waialae Avenue to mauka end, Kolo Place, from Varsity Place to end, Kuikahi Street, from Philip Street to Citron Street, Kuilei Street, from Kapaakea Lane to Waiaka Road,

 

Lauiki Street, from Hihiwai Street to Kamoku Street, Lime Street, from Isenberg Street to end, Liona Street, from Cedar Street to Sheridan Street; and from Keeaumoku Street to Kaheka Street, Lokahi Street, from Citron Street to Algaroba Street, Lunalilo Street, from Makiki Street to Keeaumoku Street, Mahi Place, from Puaena Place to end, Mahiai Place, from Mahiai Street to end, Mahiai Street, from Date Street to Kapiolani Boulevard, Makahiki Way, from King Street to end, Makaloa Street, from Kalakaua Avenue to Piikoi Street, Makiki Street, from Beretania Street to H-1 Freeway deadend, Manalo Street, from Waiola Street to Citron Street, Matlock Avenue, from Piikoi Street to Keeaumoku Street, Maunawai Place, from Kapiolani Boulevard to end, Nahaku Place, from Mahiai Street to end,

 

Paani Street, from Kapiolani Boulevard to Waiola Street, Palm Drive, from King Street to Young Street, Pawaa Lane, from King Street to Beretania Street, Philip Street, from Kalakaua Avenue to 1633 Philip Street, Poha Lane, from Beretania Street to King Street, Poni Street, from Kanunu Street to Makaloa Street, Puaena Place, from University Avenue to end, Pumehana Street, from Kapiolani Boulevard to King Street, Punahou Street, from King Street to Philip Street, Rycroft Street, from Sheridan Street to Pensacola Street, TMK: 2-3-19:60, off of King Street between Kaheka Street and Kalakaua Avenue, Varsity Circle, from Varsity Place to Varsity Place, Varsity Place, from University Avenue to Varsity Circle, Victoria Street, from King Street to H-1 Freeway deadend, Villa Lane, from Beretania Street to Young Street, Waimanu Street, from Ward Avenue to 999 Waimanu Street; and from 1051 Waimanu Street to Piikoi Street, Waiola Street, from Makahiki Way to Manalo Street, Wiliwili Street, from King Street to Kapiolani Boulevard, Young Street, from Pensacola Street to Isenberg Street

 

Highway Structure Improvements, Pacific Heights Road Retaining Wall, Vicinity of 2210 Star Road

Removal and reconstruction of approximately 227 L.F. of concrete retaining wall with stone veneer facing; relocate joint utility poles and electrical lines for wall construction; replace existing electrical poles with new poles and lines; relocate existing streetlight fixtures on temporary poles for wall construction; install new streetlight fixtures on new poles; restore AC pavement fronting new wall;

restore pavement markings and markers; relocate existing signs and posts; provide traffic controls during working and non-working hours.

            (Estimated completion date, January 2013)

 

Bridge Rehabilitation at Various Locations I, FY 2009  Puowaina Drive Bridge over Auwaiolimu Street, Bridge No. 236  Repair of spalls in the concrete elements; repair of deteriorated CRM wall; replacement of concrete railing; strengthening concrete bridge sidewalks; shotcrete facing with soil/rock anchors; and miscellaneous repairs..

            (Estimated completion date, February 2013)

 

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 2012)

 

Emergency Repair Waialae Nui Drainage Channel East Wall:  Clearing and grubbing, demolition work, excavation for retaining wall and footings, concrete retaining wall and wall footing.

            (Estimated completion date, February 2013)

 

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 2012)

 

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)

 

Old Kalanianaole Road Drainage Improvements – Old Kalanianaole Road:  Repair existing storm drain culvert and headwalls, construct access roads, demolish existing CRM walls, remove trees, install new 72" slipliner pipe, construct new inlet and outlet structures, construct new CRM walls, and install new guardrails.

            (Estimated completion date, October 2012)

 

KAIMUKI

Rehabilitation Of Streets, Unit 57 – Kaimuki area

The work includes reconstruction of pavement and resurfacing of streets; reconstruction of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways and bus pads; tree trimming, root pruning and tree removal as necessary; pavement markings and markers, installation of vehicular detector loops, adjustment of street monuments to new finish grade, and adjustment / reconstruction of utility manhole / valve box frames and covers to new finish grade.

 

The affected roadways and limits of work are as follows:  Waialae Avenue from Kapahulu Avenue to 17th Avenue; 5th Avenue from Waialae Avenue to Harding Avenue; 6th Avenue from Harding Avenue to Pahoa Avenue; 7th Avenue from Waialae Avenue to Pahoa Avenue; 8th Avenue from Waialae Avenue to H-1 Freeway; 9th Avenue from Waialae Avenue to H-1 Freeway; 10th Avenue section crossing H-1 Freeway; 11th Avenue from Waialae Avenue to Harding Avenue; 12th Avenue from Waialae Avenue to H-1 Freeway; 13th Avenue from Keanu Street to Claudine Street; 14th Avenue from Waialae Avenue to Keanu Street; 15th Avenue from Waialae Avenue to Noeau Street; 16th Avenue from Waialae Avenue to end (mauka side); 17th Avenue H-1 Freeway to Noeau Street; and Moi Way, Anuhea Place, Ekaha Avenue, Hoku Avenue, Keanu Street, Noeau Street, Claudine Street, Koko Head Drive.

            (Estimated completion date, December 23, 2013)

 

KANEOHE

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 seal at Mokulele Drive completed.

            (Estimated completion date, June 2013)

 

MAILI

Maili Stream Flood Control Improvements.  Scope of work: remove and replace existing damaged concrete channel lining; remove and replace existing chain link fence.

            (Estimated completion date, December 2012)

 

MAKAKILO

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)

 

MILILANI

Rehabilitation of Streets Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity IDIQ #3 – Hookanahe St, Kanae St, Ahikao St, Hookaau St, Ainamakua Dr, Hookupu St, Milia St, Meanui St, Lauae St, Milia Pl, Paeli Pl, Ainakuai Pl, Akeake St, Pakau St, Puulu St, Kailewa St, Kahonua St, Alaume St, Alaume Pl, Lauae St, Ahea St, Liho St, Ahea Pl, Lilii Pl, Ahahuina Pl, Aelike St, Aelike Pl, Kahele St, Alenale Pl, Kahele Pl, Hoailona St, Hoailona Pl, Naaualii Pl, Haakualiki St, Haakualiki Pl, Alaoki St, Alaoki Pl, Hookowa St, Hookowa Pl, Kuauna 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; arboricultural work; adjusting street survey monuments, utility manholes/boxes, frames and covers; installing pavement striping and markings; and reinstalling vehicle detector loops.  Crack sealing at various streets in Mililani Mauka.  Slurry seal and permanent striping to follow.

            (Estimated completion date, June 22, 2013)

 

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 2012)

 

PALOLO

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

Paving Kalua Rd and Paalea St. Adjusting manhole, placing permanent striping and detector loops will follow.

 

Rehabilitation of Streets, Phase 1 (aka IDIQ #2) – Waiomao Rd, Puunoa Pl, Mahana St, Kalua Rd, Paalea St, 8th Ave, 9th Ave, Kiwila St.  Paving Waiomao Rd, adjusting manholes, permanent striping to follow.

 

PEARL CITY

Rehabilitation of Streets, Phase 1 (aka IDIQ #2) – Oa St., Pahemo St, Lii Ipo St, Lokowai St, Lokowai Pl, Kanuku Pl, Kanuku St, Olepe Lp, Pahemo Pl, Hekaha St, Honomanu St, Pono St, Ponohale St, Ponohana Lp, Ponokaulike St, Ponokawila Pl, Ponokawila St and Kauhale St intersection.  Resurfacing Hekana St, Kanuku St, & Lii Ipo St.  Paving complete.  Adjusting manholes, permament striping and detector loops remaining.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2012)

 

PEARLRIDGE

Rehabilitation of Streets, Unit 51 – Moanalua Road, Kaahumanu Street, Hoomaemae Street, and Hoomalu Street:  Cold planing; excavation of existing asphalt concrete pavements; resurfacing and reconstruction of asphalt concrete pavements; portland cement concrete pavements; reconstruction of existing concrete curbs and/or gutters; arboricultural work; repair of catch basins; adjustment of utility manhole frames and covers; installation of pavement markings; vehicle detector loop installation; and traffic control.

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through October 2012)

 

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 2012)

 

WAIPAHU

Rehabilitation of Localized Streets, Phase 7A – Akihiloa St, Ana Ln, Apowale St, Haakoa Pl, Hanawai Cir, Hapawalu Pl, Haulani St, Hene St, Hiahia Pl, Hiaku Pl, Hina St, Hinaea St, Hoomakoa St, Hula St, Hulahe St, Kahiki Pl, Kahu St, Kahuahele St, Kahuailani St, Kahuaina St, Kahualena Pl, Kahualena St, Kahualoa Pl, Kahualoa St, Kahuanani Pl, Kahuanani St, Kahuapili St, Kahuawai, Kenola Pl, Kipou St, Koaki St, Kopake St, Kuakolu Pl, Leolua St, Makamaka Pl, Mokuola St, Poailani Cir, Poailani Pl, Puloku St, Pupukahi Pl, Pupukahi St, Pupukoae St, Pupukui St, Pupukupa St, Pupuole Pl, Ulieo Pl, Ulieo St, Waipahu Depot Rd.

 

Completed paving except for small portion of Lumiauau St. Adjusting manhole, traffic detector loop and permanent striping at various streets is on going.

            Estimated completion date, October 2012)

 

PARADES, WALKS, RACES AND OTHER STREET CLOSURES

 

October 7, 2012 Sunday
6:00AM Starts
9:00AM Ends

WINDWARD 25K RACE sponsored by Mid-Pacific Road Runners Club.  The event is expected to have 500 runners.  Start: Kailua Beach Park on Kalaheo Ave. near Kailua Rd., towards Lanikai, to Kawailoa Rd., to Alala Rd., u-turn, to Mokulua Dr., to Aalapapa Dr., to Mokulua Dr., to Kawailoa Rd., to Kalaheo Ave., to Mokapu Blvd., to Kaneohe MCBH, to Harris Ave., to Middaugh, to Daly, u-turn, and to finish at start.   Contact:  John Simonds 373-3609, Email: simondsj001@hawaii.rr.com 

 

October 7, 2012 Sunday
10:00AM Starts
3:00PM Ends

CHILDREN & YOUTH DAY sponsored by State of Hawaii/City and County of Honolulu. The event is expected to have 4,000+ participants.  Traffic will be diverted starting 7:30 am for setup. The event will close PUNCHBOWL ST., all traffic lanes/sidewalk areas, from Beretania St. to King St. Contact: Suzanne Chun Oakland's office  586-6130

 

October 14, 2012 Sunday
6:30AM Starts
8:00AM Ends

TANTALUS 10 MILE RUN sponsored by RRCA/Mid Pacific Roadrunners Club. The event is expected to have 100 runners.  It will start at Makiki Hts Dr., near Baker Park, uphill to Tantalus Dr., downhill on Round Top Dr., to Makiki St., to Makiki Hts Dr., back to start/finish area at  Makiki Hts Dr./Round Top Dr., (clockwise route).  Contact: John Simonds 373-3609, E-mail:  simondsj001@hawaii.rr.com  For more info visit their website: http://www.mprrc.com

 

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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.