Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company has nearly vacated their Kealakehe Parkway baseyard. The project manager, who is overseeing this closure, provided this update on their progress:
“Things are progressing as we work to move out by the end of the month. The silt fences may have to remain in place a little longer until we can have the State inspect the area and give us the OK for removal. A monthly inspection on the silt fences by HDOT normally occurs within the first week of each month. We will also be making arrangements to remove the concrete blocks, equipment and concrete barriers.”
The parties involved recent Hokuli’a/AMIC/Hawaii County settlement are still drafting and finalizing this agreement. The Court imposed a January 31st deadline to cross the t’s and dot the i’s, so it’s likely they may need more time.
There is no new updates regarding the condemnation of the Coupe parcel. The Court already granted the order of possession to Hawaii County though. The county is still in discussions with the Smith/Whitakers to acquire part of their land for this roadway.
Lastly, prospective bids for the Kaiminani Drive roadway improvements solicitation will be opened on February 16th, 2012.
