Maplewood #16

Substation Project

Sobre el projecte

The Maplewood 16 Substation Project will update equipment to support the existing substation and regional energy needs. The project includes installing a new fence that provides both security and noise reduction, building a new control house, and adding a new transformer. Before this work begins, crews will manage vegetation and remove selected trees within the substation property.

Beneficis del projecte

Fases de construcció

  1. Preparació del lloc

    The first step is clearing trees and brush. This work allows construction crews to safely clear the area for new equipment and remove trees that could fall into the substation yard.

  1. Controls ambientals

    A continuació, es prenen mesures per protegir la zona durant la construcció. Aquestes poden incloure estores, tanques de fang i contenidors per a materials de construcció.

  1. Millores de subestacions

    Next, new foundations are poured, a new control house is built, and other equipment, including a transformer, is placed. This work also includes installing a new security fence and sound wall along the residential side of the substation. Crews use heavy equipment, including cranes.

  1. Restauració

    After construction, crews restore the work area and return the landscape to its original condition as much as possible. (Unless otherwise specified in regulatory requirements or by a landowner).

    * Indica un camp obligatori

    Sobre el projecte

    The Maplewood 16 Substation Project will update equipment to support the existing substation and regional energy needs. The project includes installing a new fence that provides both security and noise reduction, building a new control house, and adding a new transformer. Before this work begins, crews will manage vegetation and remove selected trees within the substation property.

    Beneficis del projecte

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    To keep electric service safe and reliable, National Grid will upgrade the station’s protection and monitoring systems. This equipment will be installed in a new control building designed to hold the updated systems.

    Fases de construcció

    1. Preparació del lloc

      The first step is clearing trees and brush. This work allows construction crews to safely clear the area for new equipment and remove trees that could fall into the substation yard.

    1. Controls ambientals

      A continuació, es prenen mesures per protegir la zona durant la construcció. Aquestes poden incloure estores, tanques de fang i contenidors per a materials de construcció.

    1. Millores de subestacions

      Next, new foundations are poured, a new control house is built, and other equipment, including a transformer, is placed. This work also includes installing a new security fence and sound wall along the residential side of the substation. Crews use heavy equipment, including cranes.

    1. Restauració

      After construction, crews restore the work area and return the landscape to its original condition as much as possible. (Unless otherwise specified in regulatory requirements or by a landowner).

      * Indica un camp obligatori