Building Industry Magazine - July 2012 - (Page 97)

NewsBeat Pier 29 Construction Complete Legislative and business leaders participated in the May 29 maile lei untying led by Kahu Kordell Kekoa (far right) for the Pier 29 reconstruction project. The state Department of Transportation (DOT) held a dedication ceremony on May 29 to celebrate the completion of the Honolulu Harbor Pier 29 Container Yard Reconstruction project. Begun on Aug. 20, 2010 and performed by general contractor Watts Constructors, LLC, the project restores approximately 12 acres of upgraded cargo space, increasing operational efficiency and workplace safety at Honolulu Harbor. Along with the concrete pavement reconstruction, new drainage, water, lighting, sewer, fire protection and electrical systems also were installed, increasing the harbor’s cargo capacity by creating more space for additional container ships and commerce. In 2008, Pier 29 suffered structural failures in the concrete pavement, rendering the cargo yard virtually unusable. The project received $24.5 million in federal stimulus funds through the TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) discretionary grant program, which is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The grant covered nearly 85 percent of the $29 million project cost. “The Pier 29 reconstruction not only improves safety for our workers, efficiency of our operations and the capacity of Honolulu Harbor, but most importantly, it will help to boost our state’s economy into the future,” says Glenn Okimoto, DOT director. This new concrete pavement at Pier 29 replaces the previously deteriorated and unusable concrete container yard. www.buildingindustryhawaii.com | 97 http://www.buildingindustryhawaii.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Building Industry Magazine - July 2012

Contents July 2012
Hawaii’s Top 25 Contractors
Educating for the Industry
Surviving a Tough Economy
Top Eats
News Beat
Forest City Completes $312M Neighborhood
2012 CAK Home Show Streams Live
Keokea Beach Park Renovation Completed
La Tour Bakehouse Partners with RevoluSun
Pier 29 Construction Complete
NAIOP Awards Honor Commercial Development
NAVFAC Awards $46.6M Contract
Departments
Datebook
Best Practices
Contracts Awarded
Concept to Completion: Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club, Phase 5
Low Bids
Spotlight on Success: BEQ, MCBH
News Makers
New Products
July's Features

Building Industry Magazine - July 2012