Final controlled collapse marks milestone in Aloha Stadium teardown

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A major milestone in the development of the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District, as the final phase of tripping, is taking place on Tuesday.

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The tripping is set to take place around 9 a.m.

Construction crews have been removing sections of the bowl in a technique called “tripping.” Tripping is a safe, controlled collapse that is used to remove structural supports.

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Demolition started in mid-February and is on track to finish in December.

Developer Stanford Carr said the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District (NASED), a $650 million public-private project, is on track for a 2029 opening with 31,000 seats and a potential 10,000-seat expansion.

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