Holokai Tank Work to Impact Haʻikū Water, July 1

By Maui Now Staff

Some customers in Haʻikū will have no water on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, while contractors connect a new pressure break tank at the intersection of Holokai Road and Kaupakalua Road, Water Department officials announced.

The project is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the affected area includes the following streets:

• Kaupakalua Road and Holokai Road from Kaiapa Place to just past Kapuaimilia Place
• Kekoanui Place
• Hāna Highway near the intersection with Holokai Road
• Kapuaimilia Place
• Nolu Road
• Hāloa Road
• Waonahele Place

Motorists are advised to drive with caution and follow traffic control when driving through the intersection of Holokai Road and Kaupakalua Road.

Affected customers are advised to store water for the day if needed, and flush waterlines for a short time on Tuesday afternoon to ensure that no sediment has accumulated in their waterlines during the project.

Customers can also call the department’s 24-hour service line at (808) 270-7633, only if a water emergency occurs.