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HONOLULU

Home expansion to be discussed

The proposed expansion of David Haig's Wilhelmina Rise home will be discussed at the Kaimuki Neighborhood Board meeting at 7 p.m. tomorrow at the Kaimuki Recreation Center, 3521 Wai'alae Ave.

Haig, a board member at Banc-West Corp. and First Hawaiian Bank and a trustee of the Estate of Samuel M. Damon, plans to build an expanded turnaround, an addition, artist's studio/gazebo, deck and tennis court, with landscaping and fencing on a 4,000-square-foot parcel next to his home designated as state conservation land.

Some residents have opposed the expansion, saying parking and traffic during construction would be a problem, and that the expansion would obstruct the view.

A conservation district use application is needed to proceed with the project.

EAST HONOLULU

Update planned on Manoa poles

At its meeting Thursday, the Kuli'ou'ou Kalani Iki Neighborhood Board will receive an update from Malama O Manoa on Hawaiian Electric Co.'s plan to install transmission lines in Manoa.

The board also will hear updates from lawmakers at its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the 'Aina Haina Public Library meeting room.

WINDWARD

Kailua roadwork on agenda

The Kailua Neighborhood Board will hear a brief presentation on a sewer project at its meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Kailua District Park multipurpose room.

The city will repair some of the aging system and replace sections along Kainehe Street and Hamakua and Keolu drives. The project is to begin in July.

The city and the contractor, URS Corp., are expected to detail construction hours for the 27-month project.

The board is concerned about the project's traffic and communication plan, as several other projects are expected to start during the construction period, said Kathy Bryant-Hunter, Transportation Committee chairwoman.