Saturday, April 28, 2012

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 CITY RESTARTS 'SAFE SIDEWALKS PROJECT' WITH HAWAII LIONS

 

(Sat., April 28, 2012)—Mayor Peter Carlisle today announced that the City and the Lions Clubs of Hawaii are working together to make short-term repairs to sidewalks. Work began this morning in Chinatown where Hawaii Lions provided a volunteer labor force to the Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM) along Nuuanu Avenue, Smith Street and Maunakea Street.

 

            The City owns approximately 1,800 miles of sidewalks that need to be properly maintained to address damage from weathering, tree roots, and regular pedestrian use. To leverage resources, DFM is restarting the Safe Sidewalks Project and collaborating with volunteer organizations to make short-term sidewalk repairs until City crews can implement a long-term solution.

 

            "I want to thank the Lions for supplying the extra hands and supporting their community," Carlisle said. "It is a priority for this administration to maintain and improve City sidewalks and that's why we put about four million dollars in next year's budget for sidewalk improvements and reconstruction."

 

            Through the Safe Sidewalks Project, DFM will conduct a field reconnaissance in an area of interest, provide materials and supplies, and oversee the volunteer work. This is the third year that the City has worked with the Hawaii Lions to maintain and keep Oahu sidewalks safe.

 

            The Lions Clubs perform tens of thousands of service projects annually worldwide. The Safe Sidewalks Project was recognized by Lions Clubs International by placing in the top three as an international award winning service project in 2010.

 

            Hawaii Lions have been in the islands for 85 years and currently have over 1,800 members in 65 local clubs throughout the state. Members volunteer their talents, time, and skills to assist and serve the people of Hawaii with projects that make a difference.

 

            The Safe Sidewalks Project will target other parts of Oahu including Waikiki on June 30, 2012.  

 

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Media Contact:  Westley Chun, DFM Director, 768-3343

 

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Friday, April 27, 2012

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Honolulu Police Department Announces Driver Checkpoints

The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) will be conducting impaired driver checkpoints on Oahu throughout the months of May and June. The checkpoints will be set up at unannounced times and locations from Monday, April 30, through Monday, July 2, 2012, including (but not limited to) the Memorial Day and Kamehameha Day weekends and throughout the graduation season. The checkpoints are part of the department's ongoing efforts to reduce the number of collisions on our roadways.

The HPD is reminding the public not to drink and drive and that the legal drinking age is 21. Promoting intoxicating liquor to a person under the age of 21 is a misdemeanor punishable of up to one year imprisonment.

As of April 26, 2012, 20 people have been killed in 19 traffic collisions on Oahu so far this year. Speed, alcohol, and/or drugs were factors in at least 14 of those crashes. During the same period in 2011, 19 people were killed in 18 vehicle collisions; of those, 8 collisions had speed, alcohol, and/or drugs as contributing factors.

Honolulu police officers have been conducting impaired driver checkpoints every week throughout the year as part of the federal "52/12" sobriety checkpoint program.

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MAYOR ANNOUNCES LEI DAY EVENTS

 

(Mon., April 23, 2012)—Mayor Peter Carlisle and Department of Parks and Recreation Director Gary Cabato today announced details about the 85th annual Lei Day Celebration during a ceremony in the Mayor's Office. The Lei Day festivities are planned for Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at the Queen Kapi'olani Regional Park and Bandstand from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

 

            "I continue to be impressed on how important Lei Day is to us," said Mayor Carlisle. "This wonderful event perpetuates the very essence of what makes our state and our island unique in the world."

 

            The theme for the 2012 Lei Day Celebration is Lei U'i Onaona (Sweet Lei of Youth). This free event features the coronation of Lei Queen Pômaika'inokeakua Lenore Klein and her court, First Princess Kalai Sina Chow, Second Princess Christian Lei U'i Kaholokula, and Princesses Catelin Kawahinekoa Aiwohi, Lorene Yoshimi Gima, and Courtney Ellen Lynn Ku'uleilani Lynch.

 

Entertainment and Hawaiian music, including a steel guitar concert, is offered from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The lei exhibit, from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., boasts some of the most exquisitely crafted lei in a variety of colors and methods. Kûlana Lei is new this year and includes a village of Hawaiian artisans sharing their talents and skills with exhibits and demonstrations from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. While at Kûlana Lei, mo'opuna (grandchildren) may visit with Tûtû (grandmother) at Tûtû's Hale and hear stories, play Hawaiian games, learn a song, hula, lei making, and lauhala weaving.

 

EVENTS SCHEDULE

 

9:00-9:50 a.m.

Royal Hawaiian Band

10:00-10:50 a.m.

Nâ Wahine O Ka Hula Mai Ka Pu'uwai

11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Investiture Ceremony for the 2012 Lei Queen & Court

12:30 p.m.

Official Opening of the Lei Contest Exhibit

12:45-1:30 p.m.

Kapena

1:45-2:30 p.m.

Weldon Kekauoha

2:45-3:30 p.m.

Mana'o Company

3:45-4:30 p.m.

Hâlau Hula 'O Hôkûlani

4:45-5:30 p.m.

Nesian N.I.N.E.

5:30 p.m.

Announcements and Closing

 

 

            Although the lei lipine category is now closed, it is not too late to enter the Hawaiian lei or youth lei contests. The material selected for the theme lei, one of the categories of the Hawaiian lei contest, is pîkake and/or pakalana. The deadline to submit all Hawaiian lei and youth lei entries is May 1, from 7:30 to 9 a.m.

 

            This celebration is presented by the Department of Parks and Recreation, and sponsored by Hawaiian Electric Company, Times Supermarkets, and the Hawaii Tourism Authority.

 

            For more information, please visit www.honoluluparks.com or call the Department of Parks and Recreation at 768-3041.  

 

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Media Contact: Kai'ulani Kauahi,  Lei Day Publicist, 768-3041.

 

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NEW AGRICULTURAL LIAISON STARTS MAY 1

 

(Fri., April 27, 2012)—Mayor Peter Carlisle announced today that Duane Okamoto, former deputy director to the state Department of Agriculture from 2005 to 2010, would serve as the new City Agricultural Liaison starting May 1. 

 

            Okamoto was also the president of his own consulting firm and has managerial experience in areas including agriculture, construction, high technology, tourism, and social services.

 

            "I'm pleased that Duane is joining the City team. His extensive knowledge of agriculture and other industries will be valuable," Carlisle said. "I am also grateful that Duane and our current Ag Liaison are committed to working together on a seamless transition for the good of all agriculture stakeholders on Oahu."

 

Okamoto replaces Laura Thielen who will resign on April 30 to devote time to her campaign for state Senate.  "I sincerely thank Laura for her service as the city's first Agricultural Liaison and am sorry to see her go," Carlisle said. "During her time here, she worked closely with farmers and facilitated collaboration between City agencies to help build a stronger agricultural economy on Oahu."

 

Thielen in turn praised Carlisle's leadership on farm issues. "Mayor Carlisle, with the support of the City Council, is dedicating lands for permanent agriculture, starting with the identification of important agricultural lands and reviewing City policies to promote agriculture on Oahu. He understands that agriculture is important to Oahu residents."

 

Thielen also thanked City Councilmember Ann Kobayashi, who promoted the creation of the agricultural liaison position. "Councilmember Kobayashi is a strong supporter of farmers, and it has been a pleasure to work with her," Thielen said.

 

"Farmers have been asking for a point person within the City for years," said Fred Lau, owner of Mari's Garden. "Laura's been tremendous, coming out to farms all over the island to talk story and really understand the challenges we face. We trust the Mayor and Council see the value of this position and hope her successor is as energetic as Laura."

 

As the Ag Liaison, Thielen created the framework for the position. Farmers' priorities and the policy changes necessary to address them were identified and the steps for mapping important agricultural lands have been initiated, which will be followed by the new agricultural liaison.

 

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

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HART SET TO RECEIVE $48.25 MILLION IN GET COLLECTIONS FOR RAIL

 

(Friday, April 27, 2012) — The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation is set to receive $48.25 million in General Excise and Use Tax (GET) revenue for the first quarter of 2012.

 

HART will receive the funds Monday, which will bring total GET revenue received to date for the rail project to $858.73 million, about $8 million more than projected.

 

The $48.25 million in current quarterly revenue is slightly less than the $49.02 million in GET revenue received in the previous quarter, but overall revenue remains strong.

 

"The GET revenue continues to be good news for the rail project," said Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation Executive Director and CEO Dan Grabauskas. "Taxpayers should know the project's finances remain strong, and we are well positioned to bring the rail project in on time and on budget."

 

The HART Board's Finance Committee Chairman Don Horner said, "With 25 percent f our total projected GET revenues collected, we remain on budget. The total for four quarters was $193.4 million, compared to $165.9 million for the prior four quarters, a 16.5 percent increase largely due to a continued recovery in our tourism sector."

 

The state began collecting the half-percent GET dedicated to the Honolulu rail system in January 2007. The GET for rail is set to expire at the end of 2022.

 

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: LANE CLOSURES
FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY WORK IN URBAN HONOLULU

 

(Fri., April 27, 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 Kalihi, downtown Honolulu, and Kaka'ako areas.

 

Work will require lane closures during non-peak traffic hours, including possible night work in approved areas. 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.

 

Work for the week of Monday, April 30 will take place at the following locations:

·            Kamehameha Highway (in Kalihi) between Middle Street and Laumaka Street from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 7:30 p.m. to 3 a.m.

·            Dillingham Boulevard between Puuhale Road and Kalihi Street from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

·            Dillingham Boulevard between Kokea Street and Kaaahi Street from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.

 

Motorists are advised to drive with caution and provide a safe distance between themselves and the construction workers and equipment.

 

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.

 

Trenching work will take place at various locations along the Honolulu rail route between Middle Street in Kalihi and Ala Moana Center. Contractors Cultural Surveys Hawaii Inc. and Royal Contracting Co. are conducting the fieldwork.

 

The survey work will be completed before rail construction begins in the urban Honolulu area, as specified under the rail project's programmatic agreement relating to cultural and historic resources.

 

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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INFORMATIONAL COMMUNITY MEETINGS SCHEDULED
REGARDING HONOLULU RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT

 

(Friday, April 27, 2012) — The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) invites the public to a series of informational community meetings starting next week regarding the Honolulu Rail Transit Project.

 

HART will hold the first of five community meetings on Tuesday evening, May 1, 2012 at McKinley High School in Honolulu. The public will receive updated information about the rail project, and have the opportunity to ask questions.

 

"With construction underway along the rail route in West Oahu, we look forward to meeting with residents to talk about the latest rail news and other aspects of the project," said HART executive director and CEO Daniel Grabauskas.

 

Topics of discussion will include rail construction, project costs and finances, rail system operations, and transit-oriented development.

 

All five community meetings will run from 6 to 8 p.m.:

 

·          Urban Honolulu – Tuesday, May 1, McKinley High School Cafeteria, 1039 South King Street.

·          Salt Lake – Wednesday, May 2, Radford High School Cafeteria, 4361 Salt Lake Boulevard.

·          Kalihi – Thursday, May 3, Farrington High School Cafeteria, 1564 North King Street.

·          Waipahu – Tuesday, May 8, Waipahu Intermediate School Cafeteria, 94- 455 Farrington Highway.

·          Mililani – Wednesday, May 9, Mililani High School Cafeteria, 95-1200 Meheula Parkway.

 

The $5.17 billion rail transit project is a 20-mile elevated rail system connecting East Kapolei with Ala Moana Center. It includes 21 stations in communities including Waipahu, Pearl City, Aiea, Kalihi, Chinatown, Downtown Honolulu and Kakaako. There will also be rail stations at or near activity centers such as UH-West Oahu, Leeward Community College, Pearlridge, Aloha Stadium, and Honolulu Airport.

 

For more information on the upcoming town hall meetings or ongoing construction, visit the project website at www.honolulutransit.org or contact our hotline at 566-2299.

 

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Thursday, April 26, 2012

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                                                       SEWER PROJECTS DURING MAY

 

(Thur., April 26, 2012) – The City and County of Honolulu's Department of Environmental Services has 10 major sewer projects in May that may impact roadways and traffic on Oahu.

 

         The projects include:

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       Hanawai Circle Sewer Reconstruction – Installation and rehabilitation of new sewer line along Farrington Highway (between Waipahu Depot Street and Hanawai Circle) and along Waipahu Depot Street (between Farrington Highway and Waipahu Street).

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       Kalihi-Nuuanu Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 1J – Sewer rehabilitation work on various streets with the Pacific Heights area.

Ø       Makaha Interceptor Sewer Rehabilitation/Replacement – Sewer rehabilitation work along Farrington Highway between Ala Hema Street and Leihoku Street and along Pokai Bay Street.

Ø       Moiliili-Kapahulu Sewer Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Sewer – Installation and rehabilitation of new sewer line along Date Street (between Pumehana and Lukepane Street).

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       Waikiki Sewer Rehabilitation – Sewer rehabilitation work along Kuhio Avenue between Kuamoo Street and Kaiulani Avenue.

Ø       Waipahu Street Emergency Sewer Repair – Installation and rehabilitation of new sewer line along Waipahu Street (between Hawaii Plantation Village and Awamoi Street).

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 108 projects are underway focused on Oahu's wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and collection system. These projects are part of $610 million of ongoing wastewater projects, including planning, designing, construction, project management and equipment project phases.

 

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

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ROAD WORK WEEKLY REPORT

 

(Thu., April 26, 2012) − Scheduled road work for the week beginning April 29, 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.  Paving Honomanu St.  Permanent striping, adjusting manhole and installing traffic detector loops to follow.

 

HAWAII KAI

Rehabilitation of Streets, Phase 1 (aka IDIQ #2) – Ainakoa Dr, Halekoa Dr, Hind Iuka Dr, Hao St, Kuliouou Rd, Keahole St, Kaluanui Rd, Kealahou St, Halemaumau St, Naio St, Kainui Dr.  Paving Halemaumau St.

 

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, continuing through July 2012)

 

HONOLULU

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

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through April 2012)

 

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

            (Estimated completion date, continuing through April 2012)

 

Kalihi/Nuuanu Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 1J (Area 8 – Pacific Heights)  Rehabilitation of approximately 1,400 linear feet of 6" and 2,300 linear feet of 8" sewer lines by cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) method.  A number of deteriorated manholes will also be repaired.  Star Road, Pacific Heights Road, Laniloa Road, Booth Road, and Hiolani Place will be affected.  Construction signs and police traffic control will be present.

            (Estimated completion date, February 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; Demonish 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 April 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

 

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.  Added reconstruction of shallow drain line across Akina Street.

            (Estimated Completion continuing through April 2012)

 

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, January 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 April 2012)

 

Rehabilitation of Streets, Unit 54 – Wilhelmina Rise, 13th Avenue to Matsonia Street  The work includes demolition and reconstruction of the existing PCC pavement and curbs identified on the plan.  Tree trimming, pruning and removal will be performed as necessary and as identified on the plan.  Adjustment of manholes and frames to grade as necessary; post paving activities include permanent pavement markings

 

            (Estimated Completion July 2012)

 

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 April 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)

 

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)

 

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)

 

Rehabilitation of Localized Streets, Phase 7A – Aahualii Pl, Aahualii St, Ahikoe St, Ahiwa St, Akaawa Pl, Akaawa St, Akaula Pl, Akaula St, Ala Hoi St, Amaui Pl, Anipeahi Pl, Anipeahi St, Aoloko Pl, Aoloko St, Auwaea St, Awawa Pl, Awawa St, Elele Pl, Elele St, Hauone Pl, Hauone St, Helena St, Hoike Ply, Hoike Way, Hoina Pl, Hookeha Pl, Hookeha St, Hookomo St,

Hunekai Pl, Hunekai St, Ihi Pl, Kahea St, Kaiaulu Pl, Kaiaulu St, Kakoo Pl, Kaleo Pl, Kaleo Way, Kewai Pl, Kikaha St, Kinohi Pl, Kohea Pl, Kohea Way, Kohupono St, Kokole Pl, Kokole St, Kuamu St, Leiole St, Leipapa Way, Lihau St, Liolio Pl, Mehani Pl, Mehani St, Mekila St, Moaka St, Nenelea St, Newa Pl, Newa St, Nohohale St, Nohana Pl, Nohana St, Nohopaa St, Nohopono St, Oahi Pl, Oloa Pl, Painiu Pl, Palahia Pl, Palahia St, Palailai Pl, Palailai St, Panana St, Pilipono St, Pueonani St, Puliko Pl, Puliko St, Uahanai Pl, Uahanai St, Ualehei St, Uhiuala St, Ulele Pl, Umena St, Wainohia Pl, Wainohia St, Wainohia Way.  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.

 

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 April 2012)

 

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, May 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, July 2012)

 

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, April 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 April 2012)

 

PARADES, WALKS, RACES AND OTHER STREET CLOSURES

 

April 29, 2012 Sunday
5:00AM Starts
9:00AM Ends

DASH AND SPLASH BIATHLON sponsored by Kailua Canoe Club. The event is expected to have 400 participants. Run- It will start at Kailua Boat Ramp, to Kawailoa Rd., to Aalapapa Dr., counterclockwise around Lanika Lp. bike path, to Mokulua Dr., to Kawailoa Rd., to Lihiwai Rd., to end at boat ramp.  Swim- 800 yards parallel to shore down to finish area.  Contact:  Lapule Schultz 220-8251, E-mail:  lapule-schultz@notes.k12.hi.us or Joan Malama 258-0914 or Darrylynn Ferreira 864-0692 

 

April 29, 2012 Sunday
5:30AM Starts
1:30PM Ends

JOHN KELLEY HALEIWA METRIC CENTURY RIDE sponsored by Hawaii Bicycling League. The event is expected to have 800 riders. It will start/end at Kaiaka Beach Park.  25K:  Kaiaka Beach Park, to Haleiwa Rd., to Paala Rd., to  Kamehameha Hwy., Ehukai Beach Park turnaround, to Kam Hwy., to Joseph Leong Hwy., to Haleiwa Rd., to end at Kaiaka Beach Park.  50/100K:  Kaiaka Beach Park, to Haleiwa Rd., to Paala Rd., to Kamehameha Hwy., 50K turnaround at Kahuku High School.  100K turnaround at Swanzy Beach Park, to Kam Hwy., to Joseph Leong Hwy., to Haleiwa Rd., to end at Kaiaka Beach Park.  No lanes will be closed, except for start of ride. Contact:  HBL 735-5756, Fax:  735-6679, For more info, check out their website:  http://www.hbl.org/

 

April 29, 2012 Sunday
7:00AM Starts
9:00AM Ends

HONOLULU 5K RUN sponsored by Honolulu 5K. The event is expected to have 2,000 runners.  It will start at S. Beretania St., kkhd of Richards St –kkhd on Beretania – right onto Alapai St- onto South St – right onto Pohukaina St – right onto Punchbowl St - left onto King St -  left onto Richards St - right onto Queen St - right onto Bishop St - right onto Alakea St - left onto King St - left on Richards St.-right on Beretania St.- right on Punchbowl St.-into Finish area near old Hotel St. Contact: Steve Foster  864-0113  For more info,  check out their website: http://www.honolulu5k.org/

 

April 29, 2012 Sunday
8:00AM Starts
2:00PM Ends

KALIHI HAND TOOL COMPETITION sponsored by Slim's Power Tools.  The event is expected to have 1,500+ participants.  Traffic will be diverted starting 3:00 pm 4/30/11 to 8:00 am 5/1/11 for setup. The event will close Republican Street, all traffic lanes/sidewalk areas, from Libby St. to Kalihi St. Contact: Rand Okemura 841-0902 or 927-9995, Fax: 845-4180 Email: rjokemura@slimspowertools.com

 

May 4, 2012 Friday
7:30PM Starts
1:00AM Ends

FIRST FRIDAY STREET FESTIVAL sponsored by Arts District Merchant Association. The event is expected to have 1,000+ participants.  The event will close HOTEL ST., all traffic lanes/sidewalk areas, from Smith St to Nuuanu Ave.   Contact:  Eric Walden 271-3094,  For more info, visit their website:  http//www.artsdistricthonolulu.com

 

May 5, 2012 Saturday
6:00PM Starts
10:00PM Ends

CINCO DE MAYO STREET FESTIVAL sponsored by Arts District Merchant Association. The event is expected to have 500+ participants.  The event will close: 1)HOTEL ST., all traffic lanes/sidewalk areas, from Smith to Bethel Sts., 2)NUUANU AVE. all traffic lanes/sidewalk areas, from Chaplain Ln. to King St. Contact:  Ed Korybski 398-7990, Email: ekorybski.hcad@gmail.com   For more info, visit their website:  http//www.artsdistricthonolulu.com 

 

May 5, 2012 Saturday
9:00AM Starts
11:00AM End
s

FILIPINO PARADE & FIESTA sponsored by Filipino Community (FilCom) Center of Hawaii. The event is expected to have 1,000 marchers, 5 vehicles, 5 floats, & 5 bands.  It will start at Ft. DeRussy, to Kalakaua Ave., to Monsarrat Ave., end at Waikiki Shell Parking Lot in Queen Kapiolani Park.  Fiesta will be in Queen Kapiolani Park.  Contact:  Serafin "Jun" Colmenares 510-734-4491, Fax: 485-0390, E-mail:  juncolme@yahoo.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.