According to the State Historic Preservation Division, human remains were found at two additional sites in Kakaako, along the route where the Honolulu Rail Project is set to go through. One of the sites appears to be a pre-contact burial site, which under state law must be protected and may result in the city having to redesign part of the transit system to accomodate this find. The possible burial site is located at a location where the city had planned on building a transit system utility box.
Executive Director of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation, Daniel Grabauskas, stated, “This work is being done years in advance of any construction in the area so that we can make any necessary design changes now. We have a protocol in place that involves working 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. Our iwi kupuna protocol is the product of months of collaboration with our stakeholders and we will continue to work together throughout this process.”
The Hawaii Supreme Court had ruled on August 24, 2012 that the city should have completed an archaeological survey prior to starting construction on the Honolulu Rail Project. As a result, all construction for the $5.26 billion project was put on hold until a survey has been completed. It is estimated that this step could take between 8 to 10 months and would cost the city $7 to $10 million per month in costs for the delay.
Source: Honolulu Star Advertiser, 10-10-2012, www.staradvertiser.com
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Global Executive Realty, LLC
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