The work, which spans multiple neighborhoods, is part of Pasadena’s wider plan to deliver 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2030.
“This project also supports the integration of renewable energy resources into Pasadena’s grid, advancing the City’s goal of sourcing 100 percent carbon-free electricity by the end of 2030,” according to Pasadena Water and Power.
Construction will take place intermittently through November, pause during December, and resume in January, with completion anticipated by June.
Work will be conducted overnight to minimize community impact. Occasionally, work will take place from 9 p.m. to 12 p.m. (noon) the following day, for a select few days per location.
No work will occur during the holiday or citywide moratorium periods.
The upgrades will cover approximately 30 underground vaults at select locations within the Public Right of Way, spanning approximately four and one-half miles and covering 30 vaults across the city.
Construction will first take place on Del Mar Boulevard between Chester Avenue and Hill Avenue before expanding to other sections of Del Mar Boulevard between Fair Oaks Boulevard and San Gabriel Boulevard, as well as portions of East Colorado Boulevard.
There will be no disruption to power or water service for Pasadena Water and Power customers as a result of this project.
To meet energy demand during this work, Pasadena Water and Power will utilize the Glenarm Power Plant during off-peak hours.
No construction activity related to this project will take place at the power plant.
Pasadena Water and Power provides electricity to more than 65,000 customers in Pasadena and delivers water to nearly 38,000 households and businesses in Pasadena and adjacent communities in the San Gabriel Valley.
As a community-owned utility, Pasadena Water and Power is a nonprofit public service owned and operated by the City of Pasadena for the benefit of its customers and the community.
For more information about the critical infrastructure upgrades, visit PWPweb.com/VaultUpgrades.
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