02-25-2016, 04:59 AM
During the 2014 legislative session, state lawmakers appropriated $800,000 for a feasibility study and the initial phases of the project, which will complement the three libraries currently serving Puna residents in Pahoa, Keaau and Mountain View.
About a year ago, the governor released about $250,000 of the $800,000 to fund a consultant’s feasibility study for the regional library. Negotiations with Honolulu-based consultant Group 70, which will conduct the study, appear to be nearing completion.
Ruderman estimates the process of building the library will take another seven to eight years.
The $800,000 is just for the feasibility study. Yes, another study. Never saw a place were there was such a hunger for studies, very studious people. Unfortunately, the people never keep track of all the studies, or how the money got spent. $250,000 was released last year, so that money is gone. Now, $550,000 remains for the rest of the study. Remember, this is not for architectural planning, drawing and engineering. That comes much later, pending approval of the study. Wonder how much the architectural contract will be, probably at least a couple million. At least it gives several Oahu firms more jobs where no final output is expected.
"Aloha also means goodbye. Aloha!"
About a year ago, the governor released about $250,000 of the $800,000 to fund a consultant’s feasibility study for the regional library. Negotiations with Honolulu-based consultant Group 70, which will conduct the study, appear to be nearing completion.
Ruderman estimates the process of building the library will take another seven to eight years.
The $800,000 is just for the feasibility study. Yes, another study. Never saw a place were there was such a hunger for studies, very studious people. Unfortunately, the people never keep track of all the studies, or how the money got spent. $250,000 was released last year, so that money is gone. Now, $550,000 remains for the rest of the study. Remember, this is not for architectural planning, drawing and engineering. That comes much later, pending approval of the study. Wonder how much the architectural contract will be, probably at least a couple million. At least it gives several Oahu firms more jobs where no final output is expected.
"Aloha also means goodbye. Aloha!"
*Japanese tourist on bus through Pahoa, "Is this still America?*