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Hudson staff seek emergency inspection for failed South Side substation transformer
Summary
City staff told the Hudson City Council an aging 12.47 kV transformer at the South Side substation failed and recommended emergency authorization to diagnose it; estimated diagnosis ~$34,000, rebuild ~$350,000, replacement over $1 million with long lead times.
Hudson city staff told the City Council at a workshop on Aug. 26 that an aging transformer at the South Side substation had failed and cannot be re‑energized, prompting a request for emergency legislation to authorize an inspection by Magna Tech Industrial Services Inc.
Dave Griffith of Hudson Public Power said the unit serves the city’s largest load circuit in the south industrial area and that crews are operating with a backup transformer while repairs are evaluated. “This is an important…
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