(Wed., July 28, 2010)—Acting Mayor Kirk Caldwell today announced that the City has awarded a $5.5 million design contract for three rail transit stations to HDR/Hawaii Pacific Engineers.

“We look forward to working with our partner to ensure the rail stations are easy to use, with attractive designs that embody the spirit of our communities,” said Caldwell.

The contract advances the designs of the West Loch, Waipahu Transit Center and Leeward Community College stations along Farrington Highway.

Lester Fukuka of the firm’s Honolulu office will serve as principal consultant. The company is an employee-owned architecture, engineering and consulting firm with more than 7,800 professionals in more than 185 locations worldwide.