3. The Project

The project comprises a substation, subtransmission lines and optical fiber telecommunications line equipment.

The 66/12 kV low-profile substation will be constructed on approximately two acres in the City of Visalia, California. The substation site will contain two 66 kV subtransmission source lines, two 28 megavolt ampere (MVA) 66/12 kV transformers, two 4.8 megavolt ampere reactive (MVAR) 12 kV capacitor banks and six 12 kV distribution lines. The 12 kV switch rack will have an operating bus and a transfer bus, with provisions for a second operating bus as well as ten future 12 kV distribution lines, two 28 MVA 66/12 kV transformers, and two 4.8 MVAR 12 kV capacitor banks to accommodate future growth.

The project includes approximately 1,200 feet of underground 66 kV subtransmission lines to connect the substation to an existing 66 kV overhead transmission line via a tubular steel pole (TSP) riser.

The optical fiber cable and telecommunications equipment will connect the substation to the existing SCE telecommunication system to allow remote operation of the substation.

The estimated cost of the Project is $11.1 million.  Construction is expected to begin shortly upon receipt of all necessary approvals.