Work continues on new O&R Port Jervis substation
The next phase of construction for Orange & Rockland Utilities’ new $38.2M Port Jervis substation project calls for closing a part of West Main Street.
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USA, New YorkNew York, Port Jervis: The next phase of construction for Orange & Rockland Utilities’ new $38.2 M Port Jervis electric substation project calls for closing a part of West Main Street for approximately one month beginning 27 April.
The temporary street closing reflects the progress O&R has made since it began working on this project in December. The existing substation infrastructure has been removed and construction has begun on the new substation. That new work includes installing the underground electrical conduits beneath West Main St.
The new larger, modern substation is designed to improve electric service reliability for O&R’s approximately 7,700 customers in the area. It will offer more switching options to help restore service interruptions more quickly and it will allow O&R to better integrate renewable energy and advanced technologies onto the power grid.
The traffic restriction is required in order to complete this work safely. Traffic controls and detours for this project have been established in accordance with State Department of Transportation regulations and have been approved by the city. This project is considered essential construction under Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.6 from 22 March.
Under current rates, O&R estimates the new Port Jervis substation will result in approximately $1.9 M in increased tax revenues to the city and its schools each year. This project’s in-service date is June 2021.
Source: Mid Hudson News