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Council awards $4.88M contract to extend substation line in support of Gibson Canyon Memorial Park
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Summary
Council approved awarding a construction contract (approx. $4,880,000 plus contingency) to Outsource Utility Contractor LLC to install underground electrical infrastructure and street lighting along Sand Canyon Road to support Gibson Canyon Memorial Park; Anaheim Public Utilities staff said costs will be reimbursed by the project applicant and construction is expected to run 2026–2027.
The City Council approved a construction contract on April 7 to extend electrical service to support the Gibson Canyon Memorial Park development, a project tied to a county veterans cemetery.
What the contract covers: Public Works staff described the Park Substation Line Extension Project, which will install new underground electrical infrastructure and street lighting on Sand Canyon Road to support the memorial park. Staff recommended awarding the contract to Outsource Utility Contractor LLC as the lowest responsible bidder for approximately $4,880,000 plus contingency.
Funding and timing: Anaheim Public Utilities staff said the improvements will be provided with costs reimbursed by the project applicant. Staff reported the project is expected to begin in 2026 with completion in 2027. The council approved the award by unanimous vote.
Related work and coordination: Staff said the water main extension needed for the larger development is in design‑build procurement and will be brought back to council later; final paving will follow completion of the water main to avoid rework. Council members asked about coordination with OCTA and other utilities; staff said project coordination is underway.
Why it matters: The project supports the development of a County Veteran Cemetery and includes road and utility work that will affect local traffic during construction; staff said they will follow the city’s good‑neighbor construction policies to limit impacts and coordinate schedules with other nearby projects.
