The Queen Kaahumanu Highway phase II widening team recently posted this update on this important West Hawaii roadway project:
“The project has been delayed due to the finding of new archaeological historic sites within the project area. In consultation with the State Historic Preservation Division, National Park Service, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and several Native Hawaiian Organizations, the State Department of Transportation has been working to revise and update the project’s Archaeological Inventory Survey, Memorandum of Agreement, Archaeological Monitoring Plan, Cultural Monitoring Plan, Data Recovery and Preservation Plan and Burial Treatment Plan. The State Department of Transportation currently estimates construction will start between October 2011 and November 2011.”
A technician from Oceanic Time Warner Cable called me about my recent Road Runner speed issues. I told him I am very happy with the standard Road Runner tier, so a service call wouldn’t be necessary. He informed me they’re actively separating and recombining nodes to address the speed issue. I reiterated Oceanic needs to fix this issue soon or they’ll see more people downgrade their service.
Hawaii County has granted preliminary subdivision approval for The Villages at Aina Le’a project. The county is obligated to approve these plans because they granted building permits for the affordable townhouse units.
However, the developer may run into permitting issues when backbone infrastructure (e.g roads, sewer, electricity, water) construction begins. Hawaii County may deny issuing new permits because the project’s land classification has changed. The developer consequently will barred from selling these units and the plethora of Asian investors won’t see a return on their investment.
The Palani Road water transmission project contractor has requested another time extension. HELCO needs additional time to finish their work. Then CTS Earthmoving can start final testing of the new equipment.
The Thirty Meter Telescope contested case hearing process should be wrapped up by Friday.
Lastly, I wonder if the WHT reporter, who wrote this latest article about the Ane Keohokalole Highway project, has driven up Hina-Lani Street lately. CTS Earthmoving already started excavating this future roadway segment (between Hina-Lani Street and Kealakehe Parkway), although the second to last paragraph makes it sound like nothing has started.
