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SFPUC warns shore power at Piers 27–29 will pause for America's Cup construction; advocates urge mitigation
Summary
SFPUC staff told commissioners the shore power hookups at Piers 27 and 29 must be removed for demolition and terminal reconstruction tied to America's Cup work, likely rendering shore power inoperable for roughly two years; environmental groups urged offsets and said the shutdown could add 30–97 tons of pollution annually.
Barbara Hale, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission assistant general manager for power, told commissioners on Oct. 25 that shore power hookups at Piers 27 and 29 are complete and operational but must be removed during demolition and reconstruction tied to the America's Cup venue work.
Hale said demolition is expected to begin in January 2012 at Pier 27, core-and-shell construction should be finished by December 2012 for America's Cup use, and shore power reinstallation and terminal completion are…
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