Rev. Jade Battad performed the dedication ceremony for the completion of the Department of Water’s Wailua Houselots Main Replacement – Phase I. From L to R: Dustin Moises, DOW; Rev. Battad; and Keith Perry and Sean Texeira with Goodfellow Brothers, Inc.

By Staff Reports

(WAILUA) – The Department of Water (DOW) recently held a dedication to commemorate the completion of the Wailua Houselots Main Replacement – Phase 1.

“The DOW is extremely proud of the recent installation of the new waterlines,” said Dustin Moises, DOW construction project management officer. “It was a sizeable project that provides a higher level of service and water efficiency to customers in Wailua Houselots.”

Approximately 12,500 linear feet of waterline improvements were completed along Eggerking, Lanakila, Hookipa, Kula, Makani, Wailana, Pua O’o, Ulana, Kamokila and Haleilio roads. The project replaced various cast-iron, galvanized-steel and concrete-cylinder pipes that were in some cases nearly 75-years-old. In addition, new valves, service laterals and hydrants were installed, and the affected roads were repaved.

The $4.5 million construction contract was awarded to Goodfellow Bros. Inc. through funding by the state Department of Health (DOH) Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. In addition, the DOW received a $750,000 Green Project Reserve grant from the DOH based on the anticipated water efficiency that would result from the pipeline replacement.

“I’d like to thank our contractor Goodfellow Bros. Inc. for their persistence in completing the project given our aggressive schedule, and working with the DOW to finish under budget,” Moises said. “I’d also like to thank the state Department of Health for the generous grant provided to the DOW. And most importantly, a big mahalo goes to the residents in the area who remained patient and cooperative during construction and continue to do so as we work to complete shoulder restoration in some areas.”

The Wailua Houselots Main Replacement – Phase 1 began in April 2013. The project is part of the DOW’s Water Plan 2020, a comprehensive long-range plan to replace or repair aging infrastructure so customers can continue to be provided with safe and affordable water.

Rev. Jade Battad performed the dedication ceremony.

For more information, please call the Department of Water at 245-5455.