Construction in Hawaii Kai to replace 50-year-old sewage pipeline

HAWAII KAI—Construction of the a sewer main along Kalanianaole Highway and a portion of Lunalilo Home Road is expected to be complete by the end of the year. The majority of the work will take place between the hours 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. The portion of the work on Kalanianaole Highway will occur between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Limited work during night hours may also be required. Notification of the project, including a map and contact information, will be distributed to affected residents and businesses.

Hawaii American Water recently began the work on the sewer main improvement project in Hawaii Kai. The project will replace approximately one-quarter mile of pressurized pipeline, which is a critical component in the collection system used to convey wastewater to the East Honolulu Wastewater Treatment Plant.

According to project manager Lee Mansfield said replacement of the 50-year-old pipeline is necessary because it has nearly reached the end of its useful life.

“Making these types of investments in our system today will reduce the potential for sewage spills and will protect human health and our environment for years to come,”  Mansfield said.