O’Connell Electric played a pivotal serving as the prime contractor the Auburn Transmission Project, which was a significant initiative aimed at enhancing the reliability and efficiency of the electrical transmission system in Central New York.
The project involved constructing 14.5 miles of new overhead 115kV transmission line and making modifications to existing transmission lines from the City of Auburn, NY to the Town of Elbridge, NY.
The project was executed in three main phases – relocating and reconductoring a portion of the existing 115kV Geneva-to-Elbridge #15 transmission line. Building two new 115kV electric transmission lines over approximately 10.3 miles from the Town of Throop to the Town of Elbridge. Rebuilding an existing 115kV transmission line over 4.2 miles within the City of Auburn and the Town of Throop, and rebuilding another existing 115kV line in the same right-of-way over 1.4 miles.
The project faced several challenges, including rough terrain, multiple existing circuits in the shared right-of-way, and extensive wetland areas. Despite these challenges and an accelerated schedule, O’Connell Electric completed the project in six months, on deadline.
This project highlights O’Connell Electric’s expertise in managing large-scale electrical infrastructure projects and our commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable solutions.