LOWELL LIGHT &
POWER
BOWES ROAD 12.5kV LINE CONSTRUCTION
Client: Lowell
Light & Power
Location: Lowell, Michigan
Project consisted of the construction of 1.5 miles of double circuit
three-phase overhead distribution line for voltage conversion to 12.5kV
and shifting load to a new substation. Hendrix aerial spacer
cable was utilized to minimize impact on adjacent landowners and
maintain compact construction. Easements were acquired where
necessary and tree clearing was completed along the new
centerline. An optical messenger was utilized for one of the
aerial spacer circuits, which is a unique application for Hendrix
spacer cable in the USA. The optical messenger will be used for
substation monitoring and control.
Engineering services included:
• Project routing & cost estimating
• Public meeting presentations
• Distribution line design
• Easement procurement
• Tree clearing oversight
• Construction drawings
• Material procurement
• Bidding & contract documents
• Construction staking
• Construction observation
• Breaker & circuit commissioning
