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City staff: Substation 3 now projected near $10.8M; transformers and installation inflation drive costs
Summary
CIP presenters told the advisory committee Substation 3 procurement plus construction and engineering are estimated near $10.8 million; two transformers alone were quoted at roughly $3.7 million and lead times may be 12–18 months, affecting scheduling and rate planning.
City CIP staff told the committee that Substation 3 is the largest near‑term electrical capital project and shared a detailed cost breakdown and schedule. Carol Ellis, the city’s CIP coordinator, said the 5‑year plan brought to council in December includes adjustments after recent contractor and vendor cost updates and that the city will seek council approval to fund…
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