18-04-2025
Grand Haven is burying some of its electrical lines
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (WOOD) — A project to bury power lines on a stretch of road in downtown Grand Haven is expected to make service more reliable and the city more visually appealing, the city's Board of Light and Power said.
The process of burying electrical lines along Harbor Drive in downtown Grand Haven, from Columbus Avenue to Howard Avenue, began in March, according to the Grand Haven Board of Light & Power. Crews will pause work from Memorial Day through Labor Day for tourist season and then pick back up in the fall to finish by December 2025.
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The 13.2 kilovolt overhead distribution electrical lines along the road have reached the 'end of their useful life,' according to Rob Shelley, BLP general manager. But the burying of these lines is a project that's been in the works for years. Back in 2018 when Harbor Drive was reconstructed, underground conduit was placed to prepare for the eventual burying process.
'This replacement project will not only be a significant enhancement for the reliability of the downtown electrical circuit but will also serve to enhance the visual appearance of our downtown area,' Shelley wrote in a BLP news release.
Poles and overhead wire will be removed and in their place, two new underground three-phase circuits, pad mount switchgear, sectionalizing cabinets and underground secondary conductors will be installed. Kent Power will carry out the work, BLP said.
'These improvements not only help with reliability, but they also add significant value to the communities we serve,' wrote Mike Westbrook, chairman of the BLP. 'Grand Haven has a fantastic downtown and this project will significantly enhance the visual appeal of our community for both residents, businesses and visitors.'
Any updates to the project will be released at .
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