Reynolds Ave - Rehoboth to Dighton
About the Project
The Reynolds Avenue Project includes building a new substation on National Grid fee-owned land off Reynolds Avenue in Rehoboth. The project also includes new and upgraded overhead and underground electric lines. These upgrades will improve the reliability of electric service for the community. Construction of the substation began in Spring of 2020 and began operating in late 2023. Work on the overhead and underground electric lines is still underway.
Project Benefits
Improve and strengthen the reliability of the local electric system.
Support the growing demand for electricity in the region.
Project Resources
News and Updates
Crews will focus their efforts in several locations over the course of this year, including: installing cable within a previously installed underground conduit on Reynolds Avenue, installing new distribution poles and wire on Fairview Avenue, Homestead Avenue, and Moulton Street, installing underground distribution manholes and conduit on Peck Street between Nike Court and Francis Street, and installing new distribution poles and wire on Francis Street.
Crews are focused on pulling cable through the previously installed underground distribution system on Reynolds Avenue and Peck Street, as well as upgrading overhead infrastructure on Reynolds Avenue, Peck Street, Anawan Street, Tremont Street, and Slater Street.
Crews are focused on completing a new substation on National Grid fee-owned land off Reynolds Avenue in Rehoboth. Additional crews are focused on the installation of underground conduit on Reynolds Avenue and Peck Street, as well as upgrades to existing overhead infrastructure on Reynolds Avenue, North Street, Chestnut Street, Fairview Avenue, New Street, Winthrop Street, and Anawan Street.
- Spring 2020 - Construction (Substation) Begins
- Summer 2022 - Construction (Distribution) Begins
- Fall 2023 - Construction (Substation) Complete
- Fall 2023 - Ready for Load & Commissioning Begins
- 2031 - Construction (Distribution) Complete
- 2031 - Ready for Load & Commissioning Complete
Phases of Construction
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What to Expect
Rebuilding an electric transmission line and substation takes place in several phases. The descriptions below show common construction steps, but the exact process may vary.
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Site Preparation
The first step is clearing trees and brush. This work allows construction crews to safely build access roads and remove trees that could fall onto the power lines.
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Environmental Controls
Next, steps are taken to protect the area during construction. These may include mats, silt fences, and containers for construction materials.
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Transmission Line Rebuilding
Crews use heavy equipment, including cranes. New foundations and structures are installed, along with fiber-optic cables and new wires. Old structures are removed, and the new wires are energized.
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Restoration
After construction, crews restore the work area and return the ground to its original condition as closely as possible, unless otherwise specified by regulatory requirements or an agreement with a landowner.
Frequently Asked Questions
7 FAQsThe purpose of the Reynolds Avenue Substation and Distribution Upgrades is to build a new substation in Rehoboth and to strengthen our electric distribution system to serve our customers more reliably.
Substation construction will include deliveries of equipment to and from the site located on Reynolds Avenue. Crews are installing foundations and new electrical equipment with the new substation footprint. In addition, crews will be installing new equipment including poles and wires throughout the Rehoboth area. Most of the work will be performed along public roadways utilizing local police details and lane restrictions to help ensure the safety of our crews and the general public.
There will be limited power outages associated with this work. You will be notified well in advance of any planned outages that may impact your service. You may notice that the old poles will remain for a period of time following completion of work. National Grid coordinates closely with other local utilities to transfer their assets from the old pole to the new pole.
Once all the transfers have occurred, the old poles can safely be removed.
While the substation construction will occur on land near National Grid’s transmission right-of-way on Reynolds Avenue, most of the work will occur along the public roadway. The work areas where crews will be most noticeable include but are not limited to:
Reynolds Avenue, Peck Street, North Street, Chestnut Street, Fairview Avenue, New Street, Winthrop Street (Rt.44), Anawan Street (Rt.118), Bay State Road (Rt.118), Moulton Street (Rt.118), and Summer Street.
The project is needed to accommodate system capacity issues identified in the Attleboro, Dighton, Norton, Rehoboth, and Seekonk, Massachusetts areas. The new substation and distribution network will improve electric reliability in the area.
Construction of the new substation began in the Spring of 2020 and is expected to be complete in the Summer of 2023. Electric distribution line upgrades began in the Spring of 2022 and is expected to be complete in the Fall of 2026.
National Grid is undertaking extensive community outreach to inform neighbors, public officials, and other stakeholders about the project.
If you have any questions or concerns about the project, please contact:
Eric Sacchetti | Stakeholder Management
Email: [email protected] | Phone: +1-781-570-1228
Contact Us
About the Project
The Reynolds Avenue Project includes building a new substation on National Grid fee-owned land off Reynolds Avenue in Rehoboth. The project also includes new and upgraded overhead and underground electric lines. These upgrades will improve the reliability of electric service for the community. Construction of the substation began in Spring of 2020 and began operating in late 2023. Work on the overhead and underground electric lines is still underway.
Project Benefits
Improve and strengthen the reliability of the local electric system.
Support the growing demand for electricity in the region.
Project Resources
News and Updates
Crews will focus their efforts in several locations over the course of this year, including: installing cable within a previously installed underground conduit on Reynolds Avenue, installing new distribution poles and wire on Fairview Avenue, Homestead Avenue, and Moulton Street, installing underground distribution manholes and conduit on Peck Street between Nike Court and Francis Street, and installing new distribution poles and wire on Francis Street.
Crews are focused on pulling cable through the previously installed underground distribution system on Reynolds Avenue and Peck Street, as well as upgrading overhead infrastructure on Reynolds Avenue, Peck Street, Anawan Street, Tremont Street, and Slater Street.
Crews are focused on completing a new substation on National Grid fee-owned land off Reynolds Avenue in Rehoboth. Additional crews are focused on the installation of underground conduit on Reynolds Avenue and Peck Street, as well as upgrades to existing overhead infrastructure on Reynolds Avenue, North Street, Chestnut Street, Fairview Avenue, New Street, Winthrop Street, and Anawan Street.
Timeline
Phases of Construction
-
What to Expect
Rebuilding an electric transmission line and substation takes place in several phases. The descriptions below show common construction steps, but the exact process may vary.
-
Site Preparation
The first step is clearing trees and brush. This work allows construction crews to safely build access roads and remove trees that could fall onto the power lines.
-
Environmental Controls
Next, steps are taken to protect the area during construction. These may include mats, silt fences, and containers for construction materials.
-
Transmission Line Rebuilding
Crews use heavy equipment, including cranes. New foundations and structures are installed, along with fiber-optic cables and new wires. Old structures are removed, and the new wires are energized.
-
Restoration
After construction, crews restore the work area and return the ground to its original condition as closely as possible, unless otherwise specified by regulatory requirements or an agreement with a landowner.
Frequently Asked Questions
7 FAQsThe purpose of the Reynolds Avenue Substation and Distribution Upgrades is to build a new substation in Rehoboth and to strengthen our electric distribution system to serve our customers more reliably.
Substation construction will include deliveries of equipment to and from the site located on Reynolds Avenue. Crews are installing foundations and new electrical equipment with the new substation footprint. In addition, crews will be installing new equipment including poles and wires throughout the Rehoboth area. Most of the work will be performed along public roadways utilizing local police details and lane restrictions to help ensure the safety of our crews and the general public.
There will be limited power outages associated with this work. You will be notified well in advance of any planned outages that may impact your service. You may notice that the old poles will remain for a period of time following completion of work. National Grid coordinates closely with other local utilities to transfer their assets from the old pole to the new pole.
Once all the transfers have occurred, the old poles can safely be removed.
While the substation construction will occur on land near National Grid’s transmission right-of-way on Reynolds Avenue, most of the work will occur along the public roadway. The work areas where crews will be most noticeable include but are not limited to:
Reynolds Avenue, Peck Street, North Street, Chestnut Street, Fairview Avenue, New Street, Winthrop Street (Rt.44), Anawan Street (Rt.118), Bay State Road (Rt.118), Moulton Street (Rt.118), and Summer Street.
The project is needed to accommodate system capacity issues identified in the Attleboro, Dighton, Norton, Rehoboth, and Seekonk, Massachusetts areas. The new substation and distribution network will improve electric reliability in the area.
Construction of the new substation began in the Spring of 2020 and is expected to be complete in the Summer of 2023. Electric distribution line upgrades began in the Spring of 2022 and is expected to be complete in the Fall of 2026.
National Grid is undertaking extensive community outreach to inform neighbors, public officials, and other stakeholders about the project.
If you have any questions or concerns about the project, please contact:
Eric Sacchetti | Stakeholder Management
Email: [email protected] | Phone: +1-781-570-1228