Saturday, May 5, 2012

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ROYAL HAWAIIAN BAND TO RECEIVE HARA 2012 INDUSTRY AWARD

 

 

(Fri., May 4, 2012)—Mayor Peter Carlisle is proud to announce that the Royal Hawaiian Band will receive the 2012 Industry Award from the Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts. The presentation will be at the Na Hoku Hanohano Lifetime Achievement Awards Reception on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Only three other entities have received this award: the Bishop Museum, Kamehameha Schools, and the Hawaii Calls radio program.

 

            "The Royal Hawaiian Band has a significant place in Hawaii's history and serves as one of the great institutions of Hawaiian culture," said Mayor Carlisle. "Its exceptional bandmasters and historic performances have generated respect and admiration in our music community and throughout the world."

 

The Royal Hawaiian Band is an agency of the City and County of Honolulu. It was founded in 1836 by King Kamehameha III and is the only band in the United States with a royal legacy, and the only full-time municipal band in the United States. Its mission is to promote and foster music, both current and historic, to preserve Hawaiian musical culture, inspire young musicians, and ultimately enrich the lives of the people and visitors of Hawaii.

 

The Royal Hawaiian Band celebrated its 175th anniversary in 2011. It performs more than 300 concerts each year and has traveled to Japan, Canada, Europe, and various parts of the continental United States, including a historic stop at Carnegie Hall in the summer of 1988.

 

The Royal Hawaiian Band will perform at the Na Hoku Hanohano event that honors ten outstanding individuals for their contributions to the music of Hawaii with the Academy's Lifetime Achievement Award. The reception will be held at the Ala Moana Hotel.

 

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Media Contact: Bandmaster Clarke L. K. Bright at 922-5331.

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MANOA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD CHANGES MAY MEETING SITE

 

(Mon., April 30. 2012) − The Manoa Neighborhood Board No. 7 meeting on Wednesday, May 2, will be held at the Manoa Elementary School Cafeteria, 3155 Manoa Road, due to a scheduling conflict.  The Board will return to its regular meeting site at Noelani Elementary School in June.

 

The May 2 meeting begins at 7 p.m. and includes the Department of Transportation Services presentation on proposed modifications to bus routes and schedules.

 

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Contact:  Bryan Mick, Neighborhood Commission Office, 768-3717

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MAYOR CARLISLE PLEASED WITH LANDFILL RULING

 

(May 4, 2012, 2012)—Mayor Peter Carlisle said he is pleased that the Hawaii Supreme Court today overturned a requirement that the City's Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill stop accepting municipal solid waste later this year.

 

"No community wants a landfill in its back yard, but it's important to understand that our island will continue to need one for the foreseeable future to handle materials that can't be recycled, can't be turned into energy by the H-Power plant, or that result from a natural disaster," Carlisle said.

 

The state Land Use Commission had required the landfill to stop accepting waste by July 31, 2012, as a condition of approving an expansion of the landfill's permitted size in 2008. The Hawaii Supreme Court ruled that the deadline was "inconsistent with evidence in the record and not supported by substantial evidence."  Today's decision overturned a 2010 Circuit Court ruling that upheld the permit and the deadline, and remanded the matter to Circuit Court for further proceedings.

 

The landfill will continue normal operations as City attorneys review today's decision.

 

"We have placed a strong emphasis on diverting waste from the landfill through recycling and expanding the H-Power plant by adding a third boiler," Carlisle said. "We are on track to divert roughly 80 percent of the island's municipal solid waste from the landfill."

 

Today's ruling noted that the City had testified before the Planning Commission in 2009 that identifying and developing a new landfill site would take more than seven years. The City plans to conduct an environmental analysis of potential sites before making a recommendation to the City Council.

 

The Council voted in 2004 to keep the landfill at Waimanalo Gulch, noting its substantial remaining capacity. That decision led to the Land Use Commission's approval of the landfill's expansion, along with the July 31 deadline.

 

Carlisle urged everyone to help protect the environment and divert waste from the landfill by remembering to "reduce, reuse and recycle." Additional information about waste recycling and reduction is available at http://www.opala.org/

 

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

Friday, May 4, 2012

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HART CEO GRABAUSKAS TIGHTENS BUDGET

 

(Fri., May 4, 2012) − The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation's (HART) chief executive recommended reducing the agency's budget for next year by $1.57 million.

 

Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Dan Grabauskas, with the concurrence yesterday of the HART Board's Finance Committee, suggested lowering HART's fiscal year 2013 operating budget by nearly 7 percent to $21.3 million.

 

"We are working to be good stewards of taxpayers' dollars. Taking a hard look at our own budget is part of that," Grabauskas said. "HART will continue to look for additional ways to be fiscally prudent and to deliver Oahu's rail system on time and on budget."

 

Grabauskas sent a letter today outlining the proposed cuts to City Council Budget Committee.

 

The suggested changes to HART's operating budget include:

·     $300,000 reduction due to a delay in future hiring;

·     $128,250 savings in fringe benefits tied to the hiring delay;

·     $21,790 reduction in travel expenses;

·     $1.05 million reduction in debt service. Because the project is not currently scheduled to borrow funds until fiscal year 2014, the debt service was eliminated.

·     And $75,102 reduction in scheduled reimbursements associated with other cost reductions.

 

A copy of Grabauskas' letter to the City Council can be viewed at http://www.honolulutransit.org/media/93736/20120504-cms-ap00-00201.pdf

 

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: LANE CLOSURES FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEYWORK IN URBAN HONOLULU

(Fri., May 4, 2012)¡XThe 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, and provide a safe distance between themselves and the construction workers and equipment.

Work for the week of Sunday, May 6, through Saturday, May 12, will take place

at the following locations:

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

„h Dillingham Boulevard between Puuhale Road and Mokauea Street from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

„h Dillingham Boulevard between Kokea Street and Alakawa Street from 7:30 p.m. to 3 a.m.

„h Pohukaina Street between Punchbowl Street and South Street from 7:30 p.m. to 3 a.m.

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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Media Contact: Scott Ishikawa, (808) 768-6172, cell: (808) 227-2350.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY FOR FARRINGTON HIGHWAY IN NANAKULI FROM MAY 7-14

(Fri., May 4, 2012)–The Board of Water Supply (BWS) advises Oahu motorists that the two center lanes of Farrington Highway in the Haleakala Avenue intersection in Nanakuli will be closed from Monday, May 7 to Wednesday, May 9.  In addition, there will be roving lane closures from Haleakala Avenue to Black Rock on Thursday, May 10, Friday, May 11, and on Monday, May 14.  The lane closures are scheduled to take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day.  Contractors will be working to backfill, repave, and restripe the intersection of Farrington Highway and Haleakala Avenue.  Crews will also be removing a fire hydrant and valve covers from the old waterline.  There will also be ongoing road rehabilitation work from Black Rock to Waimanalo Gulch weeknights from 7:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.

Motorists are advised to please use caution while driving through the work area and to allow for extra travel time.  A special duty police officer will be on site to help with traffic flow.  Signs will be in place to notify motorists of the construction activity and lane closures.  This work is part of the final phase of a water system improvement project to replace a 24-inch transmission line that carries approximately 60-percent of the drinking water into the Leeward Coast.  


            For more information about this water system improvement project, visit www.boardofwatersupply.com or call the BWS Construction Section at 748-5730.

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Thursday, May 3, 2012

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JUNIOR PARAMEDIC PROGRAM ENROLLMENT OPENS

 

(Thu., May 3, 2012) − The Honolulu Emergency Services Department will present the Junior Paramedic Program in two sessions this summer.

 

            The Junior Paramedic Program offers students an opportunity to learn lifesaving skills, experience emergency response practices, and appreciate the duties of the City and County of Honolulu's emergency professionals.  Students receive classroom and hands-on mentoring during the two-week course and will achieve CPR and first aid certification.  It is hoped that this program will inspire students to consider a career as a first responder or in a related field, and to work for the City.

 

            The program is open to teens ages 14 through 18.  Only 20 students will be accepted for each session and enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis.  Sessions will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

·       Session 1:  Monday June 18, 2012 - Friday June 29, 2012

·       Session 2:  Monday July 9, 2012 - Friday July 20, 2012

 

            The deadline to apply is Friday, June 1, 2012.  Call the Honolulu Emergency Services Department at 723-7809 to enroll.

 

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Media Contact: Jillian Ferreira, Program Coordinator, 781-2194.

 

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JUNIOR POLICE OFFICERS VIE FOR DRILL HONORS

(Thurs., May 3, 2012)More than 1,500 Junior Police Officers (JPO) from public and private schools across Oahu converged at Kapiolani Park today for an end-of-the-year competition and picnic. The fifth and sixth graders represented nearly one-third of the approximately 4,600 elementary school children in the Honolulu Police Department's (HPD) JPO program that teaches pedestrian safety, leadership, and civic responsibility.

For the entire school year, the JPOs have been helping their fellow students to arrive and depart safely from school. At the annual competition, they were judged on their drill skills and watched helicopter and canine demonstrations.

The following are some JPO facts:

HPD's JPO program started in 1921.

Chief Louis Kealoha was a JPO.

One sergeant and six officers train more than 4,600 students and their advisors each year.

The JPO program is in approximately 120 Oahu schools.

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ROAD WORK WEEKLY REPORT

 

(Thu., May 3, 2012) − Scheduled road work for the week beginning May 6, 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 May 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 May 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 May 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 May 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 May 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 May 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 May 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)

 

SALT LAKE

Emergency Repairs to Mahiole Street Bridge over Manaiki Stream, Bridge No. 145:  Repair of spall/delamination.

            (Estimated completion date, August 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, May 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

May 6, 2012  Sunday
7:00AM Starts
11:00AM Ends

HAWAII STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM TIME TRIAL sponsored by Cambiamento d'Andaturo.  The event is expected to have 60 bikers.  It will start at the Kualoa Regional Park on Kamehameha Hwy., to the turnaround point at the traffic light at Kamehameha Hwy. and Anemoku St., and back to Kauloa Regional Park. Contact: David Lum 429-9475, Fax:  839-2094, E-mail:  rhombus01@msn.com

 

May 12, 2012 Saturday
6:00AM Starts
9:00AM Ends

TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL BIATHLON sponsored by Trinity Christian School. The event is expected to have 50 participants. Swim- 520 yards begins at the last posted lifeguard stand on the Kailua Beach Park on the Lanikai end.  A floating marker will be posted to make the turn to transition.  Run:  It will start at Kailua Beach Park, Lanikai end parking lot, to Aalapapa Dr., counterclockwise around Lanika Lp. bike path, to Mokulua Dr., to end at Kailua Beach Park.  Contact:  Bryan Wolfe or Mikie Fellezs 628-8967, Fax:  261-3916, E-mail:  mfellezs@tcskailua.net 

 

May 12, 2012 Saturday
9:00AM Starts
10:00AM Ends

WAHIAWA PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL PARADE sponsored by Wahiawa Historical Society. The event is expected to have 200 marchers, 10 vehicles & 2 bands.  It will start at Kaala Elementary School, to California Ave., to North Cane St., end at Center St.  Contact:  Robert Lormand 621-3373, E-mail:  mrbob246@hawaii.rr.com

 

May 12, 2012 Saturday
7:00PM Starts
8:30PM Ends

HOLY GHOST SANTO CRISTO PARADE sponsored by Brotherhood of Punchbowl Holy Ghost Church. The event is expected to have 40 participants.  It will start at Holy Ghost Church at Puowaina Dr., to Kamamalu Ave., to San Antonio Ave., and back to Holy Ghost Church.  Contact:  Evelyn Starkey 389-4615, E-mail:  estarkey@fhb.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.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

City and County of Honolulu News

 
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                               CITY PHASING OUT OLD DROP-OFF RECYCLING PROGRAM

 

(Fri., April 27, 2012)—The City will be placing signs on community recycling bins around Oahu this weekend to notify the public that the Department of Environmental Services (ENV) is ending its white community bins program and renewing efforts to expand curbside and condo recycling.

 

                     The program will end June 30, 2012, and many of the drop-off bins will be removed starting June 15. The schools hosting these bins were notified of the impending change in February.

 

         Rolloffs Hawaii, which provides trash service to most of the island's public schools, is launching a pilot school recycling program with plans to expand quickly. In addition, Honolulu Disposal Service, the former City contractor for the community recycling bins, plans to maintain the recycling bins at approximately 50 locations.

 

ENV's community recycling bin program was the mainstay for residential recycling, growing from 20 sites in 1990 to 100 locations today. Over the years, the program helped strengthen community support for recycling and educating our youth. However, with decreased public use, the once cost-efficient system is no longer viable. By closing the program, the City will save about $1.5 million annually and refocus resources to further develop more convenient recycling options for Oahu residents.

 

The convenience of curbside recycling diverted more than 70 percent of the recyclables from the old drop-off bins. Currently, approximately 160,000 homes have curbside recycling with blue and green carts, capturing 20,000 tons of mixed recyclables and more than 50,000 tons of green waste annually.

 

Recent data indicates that 97 percent of households are participating at some level, with more than two-thirds putting 75-100 percent of their recyclables in the blue cart. This year, the City will begin expanding curbside recycling to the remaining 20,000 homes on refuse-only manual collection service, starting with rural North Shore communities in Haleiwa and Sunset Beach.

 

Condominium and apartment building residents are able to recycle conveniently as well. Collectors and haulers offer no-cost pickup for valuable recyclable materials – glass, plastic, metal, newspaper and cardboard. The City also offers to reimburse condominium associations and apartment owners for startup costs associated with recycling equipment and tenant education.

 

 Schools committed to developing sustainable school campuses – collecting and recycling paper, plastic, glass and metal from campus facilities – are moving forward to establish collection service with independent recycling companies such as Rolloffs Hawaii and Honolulu Disposal Service.

 

As the drop-off program closes in many areas and new recycling initiatives move forward, there may be some disruption for residents who were accustomed to taking their recyclables to these bins. More information about recycling services and programs can be found at www.opala.org or by calling ENV's Recycling Branch at 768-3200.


 

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