Honolulu Rail Project – Survey Finds More Human Remains in Chinatown

According to a press release made by the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation, additional human remains were found through the archaeological survey, but this time they were in Chinatown.  This is the fifth different set of remains found at the fourth location in the Downtown/Kakaako neighborhood.  Executive director for HART, Daniel Grabauskas, commented, ”We continue to work closely with the State Historic Preservation Division, the Oahu Island Burial Council and other stakeholders to ensure that iwi kupuna are treated with sensitivity and great respect.  In addition, we have added cultural monitors who include descendants with ties to the area where the work is being done.”

All construction for the Honolulu Rail Project has been stopped until an archaeological survey of the entire rail project has been completed.  It is estimated that each month of delay will cost the city $7 to $10 million in delay claims and other expenses.

Source: Honolulu Star Advertiser, 11-8-2012, www.staradvertiser.com
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