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Committee presses utilities and DOT to coordinate on derelict poles along Farrington Highway
Summary
Hawaiian Electric and Hawaiian Telcom supported a resolution directing DOT and utilities to create a statewide plan to address derelict or aging utility poles; DOT noted liability concerns and said the measure seeks collaborative, data‑driven asset management.
Shannon Aliabadi of Hawaiian Electric told the committee the company supports the intent of HCR 125/HR 117 and has been coordinating with partners, including telecom providers, following prior directives. Janine Suki of Hawaiian Telcom also supported the measure and urged careful coordination along Farrington Highway because constrained egress…
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