Department of Hawaiian Home Lands

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 21, 2021

Papakōlea Geotechnical Investigation Field Work

(Papakōlea, Oʻahu) – The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, through its contractors R.M. Towill Corporation and Geolabs, will conduct geotechnical investigations in roadways within the portions of the Papakōlea community beginning on May 26, 2021 and lasting through June 2, 2021.

The work is part of an overall project to improve sewer system function in select portions of Papakōlea. As part of the geotechnical investigation, Geolabs will take samples from nine locations to test rocks and soil ahead of the improvements.

Work is anticipated to take place between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Papakōlea lessees who will be impacted by the work have received a notice via postal service.

For more information, call (808) 620-9500.

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About the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands:
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands carries out Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole’s vision of rehabilitating native Hawaiians by returning them to the land. Established by U.S. Congress in 1921, with the passage of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, the Hawaiian homesteading program run by DHHL includes management of over 200,000 acres of land statewide with the specific purpose of developing and delivering homesteading.

Media Contact:
Cedric Duarte
Information and Community Relations Officer
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
(808) 620-9591
[email protected]