Update On Webster Point Electrical Infrastructure Improvements

In March of this year, Seattle City Light began upgrading the capacity and reliability of the electrical system near Webster Point, which has affected 84 residences in that area, including approximately NE 33^rd Street on the north, Webster Point Road NE on the south, East Laurelhurst Drive NE on the east and West Laurelhurst Drive NE on the west. 

The work will take about one year to complete installation of underground conduits, vaults, and equipment in order to replace outdated 4kV electrical equipment with updated 26kV infrastructure throughout Webster Point.

Mark Vanoss, with Seattle City Light, sent this update:

Dear Webster Point Customers,   Work is progressing on Seattle City Light's project to improve the electrical capacity and reliability in Webster Point. We hope the "Project Update" section below helps explain the latest information about the work.   See the project contact information at the bottom of the email if you have further questions. Thank you for your patience during this infrastructure upgrade.

PROJECT UPDATE (10/13/2015)   In September, Seattle City Light's contractor KC Equipment (KCE) completed duct bank installation at the intersection of NE 33rd Street and West Laurelhurst Drive NE, along NE 33rd Street west to the cul-de-sac, and up the alley to 43rd Avenue NE.  Concrete was poured for the locations where streets were crossed. Sidewalks, driveways, and ADA ramps have been completed in this area. Landscaping has also been restored. See first photo below of the restored alley between NE 33rd Street and 43rd Avenue NE.    KCE has now mobilized its equipment and resumed duct bank installation at Webster Point Road NE and West Laurelhurst Drive NE. As the second photo shows excavation and conduit installation are now in process at that location. KCE will be working its way north along West Laurelhurst Drive NE    PROJECT OVERVIEW Seattle City Light plans to improve the capacity, technology and reliability of the electrical system in your neighborhood. The project involves installing underground conduits, vaults, and equipment in order to replace outdated 4kV electrical equipment with updated 26kV infrastructure.   PROJECT BENEFITS Installing conduit and vaults will protect the higher-capacity 26kV system, increasing reliability. The current 4kV cable is buried directly in the ground.  The new 26kV electrical system will have more switching points, resulting in shorter outages with fewer customers affected when maintenance is required.   PROJECT TIMELINE AND IMPACTS City Light hired contractor, KC Equipment. See estimated timeline and project sequence below.               Maintenance outages may be required. If required, customers will be notified in advance. Trenching will occur in the public right-of-way. Affected landscaping, sod, driveway aprons, and sidewalks will be restored to City standards. Parking restrictions are necessary to safely/efficiently. Trenches will be covered and protected at night. Once conduit and vault installation are complete, the electrical cable will be pulled into place at a later date. At that time, maintenance outages will be necessary. Customers will receive advance notification. TIMING AND COORDINATION Construction Start: Early March 2015 Duration: The entire project is expected to last approximately one year. Schedule: Construction hours are planned for Mon-Fri from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sequence: Construction started at the intersection of NE 33rd Street and East Laurelhurst Drive NE and is following the numbered sequence below. This could change to accommodate construction modifications. TRANSLATION SERVICES AVAILABLE AT (206) 684-3800 Información en español Impormasyon sa Tagalog 中文資訊 Thông tin bằng tiếng Việt 한국어 정보 Macluumaad Af-Soomaali ah MORE INFORMATION Patty Breidenbach Electrical Service Representative Patty.Breidenbach@seattle.gov (206) 684-4795  http://www.seattle.gov/light/aboutus/construction/release.asp?RN=328* *A PowerPoint is available on our website with more detailed information