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The Honorable Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd, Chairperson and Members of the Committee on Planning Page 2 April 22, 1997 3. If continuing Akolea Road alignment towazd Hamakua, a proposed 80-foot wide bridge over Waiau Stream between Wailuku River and Amauulu Road would be approximately 350 feet in length. Cost is estimated at $13 million including abutment and piers. In addition, from Wailuku River to Amauulu Road, there aze seven crossings which may be improved with culverts similar to the one on Komohana Street over Aleanio Stream. Estimated average cost for each crossing is $.5 million. (See enclosed Map) We also enclose a copy of a memorandum dated April 18, 1997 from Real Property Tax Division, providing 1997 assessed values for the land and/or building for properties affected by the proposed Komohana Street Extension alignment. Based on our site inspection of the proposed Komohana Street Extension alignment, Akolea Road and Wailuku River, information provided on approximate costs to construct a bridge over Wailuku River and assessed values for lands and/or buildings, we hereby reconsider the findings of the subject feasibility study. At this point in time, the approximate cost to construct a bridge over Wailuku River and possible acquisition of the affected properties at the Komohana Street Extension alignment would be at a lesser expense than to construct a bridge and other culvert improvements at the Akolea Road alignment. Therefore, we have determined that the proposed Komohana Street Extension alignment from its intersection with Waianuenue Avenue to and over Wailuku River and onto lands on the Hamakua side of Wailuku River be maintained as delineated on the General Plan Facilities Map and the City of Hilo Zone Map. Concurrently, we have determined that from along-range planning standpoint an alternate route be also maintained in the vicinity of Akolea Road, to and over Wailuku River and onto lands on the Hamakua side of Wailuku River. Sincerely, \ ~n,~/~ ) IR6`INIA LDSTEIN Planning Director AK:cm:pak f: \wpw in60\el icewin\mlei~h01. agk Enclosure