Development Update – April 2025
- Surveying and monitoring activities are ongoing, with Hawaii Marine Animal Response (HMAR) conducting shoreline monitoring seven days a week and AECOS performing monthly site visits to ensure the construction site remains compliant with safety and environmental protection standards
- Yellow-faced bee surveys continue in the RR3 work area, shoreline, and adjacent habitats. No native, yellow-faced bees were detected during the most recent survey on April 18, but our entomologist will maintain regular survey intervals. We ensure that surveys are timed to coincide with favorable weather and seasonal flowering of potential habitat plants, such as the currently blooming beach heliotropes, to maximize detection opportunities
- Test piers were completed on April 7th
- Brett Hill is conducting test piling from April 17-21 with foundational work to follow
- Hui Ku Maoli Ola is continuing invasive tree removal on the property
Recent News
Development Update January 2026
Work continues at Kaihalulu East Drive with utilities being installed.
Mauka drainage basins excavation continues as weather allows.
Vertical construction at RR3 phase 1 to resume in February with a targeted completion in early 2027.
Shoreline restoration and native planting are ongoing with 2,500 native plants installed in 2025.
Building Understanding and Empowering Stewardship Throughout Construction
At Areté Collective, our approach to creating new communities centers on respecting the rich history of the land, honoring its natural beauty, and protecting the native and endangered species that call it home.
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle
At Areté Collective, preserving Hawai‘i’s landscapes means protecting the iconic palms that define our communities and culture. The Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) is an invasive threat to these trees, capable of weakening or killing palms if left unchecked. Addressing this challenge requires proactive management, careful monitoring and collaboration across the community.