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Tinian leaders press utilities on power restoration as CUC outlines 2–8 week window for temporary generator
Summary
Commonwealth Utilities Corporation told Tinian and Negiguan legislators it is seeking a temporary 4 MW generator and mobilizing crews and equipment; CUC said vendor timelines range from a few weeks to 6–8 weeks, while local leaders pressed for faster coordination and clearer prioritization of critical facilities.
The Tinian and Negiguan Legislative Delegation pressed Commonwealth Utilities Corporation (CUC) officials on Thursday for a clearer timetable and more manpower to restore electricity on Tinian after Super Typhoon Zinloku.
Executive Director Watson told the delegation CUC is assessing damage at the power plant and across distribution lines and has requested temporary generation from vendors. "It could be as a matter of a few weeks or as long as 6 to 8 weeks," Watson said, describing vendor proposals and the time needed for delivery, installation and commissioning.
Watson and CUC staff described active efforts to dry water-damaged engines and control panels, repair the plant roof and walls starting next week, and preserve any transformers that test as reusable. Watson said mechanics and contracted crews are on the ground and CUC is working with FEMA, the Army…
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