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Gardner council authorizes roughly $1.28 million extra for Unit 2 generator repairs after inspections find rotor and gearbox damage
Summary
City staff said field inspections found a pitted, contaminated collector ring and cracked retaining rings on the Unit 2 rotor and recommended a $1.278 million supplemental appropriation (staff number); council approved additional funding after debate about funding source, possible penalties and whether Unit 1 will need similar work.
The Gardner City Council voted to authorize additional funding to complete an upgrade and repairs on the city’s Unit 2 generating equipment after staff reported two critical problems identified during inspection: corrosion and cracking on rotor retaining rings and pitting/contamination of the collector rings, and damage to the accessory gearbox.
Utility staff member Gonzales told the council the inspection identified an estimated $675,575 in rotor repairs and $480,102 to rebuild the accessory gearbox; the team also identified an…
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