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Staff says Hutsal transformer delivery imminent; 69 kV side energized, 115 kV work ongoing

Hutchinson Utilities Commission · July 23, 2026
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Summary

Staff reported the transformer for 'Hutsal' should arrive in the next month and that the 69 kV side of the substation has been commissioned; bus work and high-side construction remain and final testing will follow transformer installation, potentially in late August.

Staff reported progress at the substation: testing and commissioning of the 69 kV side is complete and energized while the 115 kV (high) side remains under construction. Work crews are erecting bus work and welders are on site; staff said the transformer is the keystone to finish the project and expects delivery within about a month.

"That should be here the next month," Staff member said of the transformer. Staff said commissioning will resume when the transformer is in place and that the utility expects a busy period of testing and finishing work through late August once the unit arrives.