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CUC sets temporary power service outages
As crews continue mounting transformers and reconnecting customers across Saipan, the Commonwealth Utilities Corp. is moving into the next phase of the restoration by addressing portions of Saipan’s power transmission and distribution system less seriously damaged by Typhoon Soudelor.
To maximize resources and accomplish restoration goals as quickly as possible, CUC will conduct a series of temporary power interruptions in the coming weeks to allow linemen safe access to the primary lines for the replacement of essential power distribution materials.
At 8am Wednesday, Nov. 18, CUC line crews will temporarily interrupt power service to Lower Base, Tanapag, Achugao, San Roque, As Matuis, and Marpi to replace deteriorated power poles, install a new pole, and to re-sag primary conductors. Work on the repairs is expected to take up to nine hours to complete, at which time power will be restored to the area.
At 8am Saturday, Nov. 21, CUC line crews will temporarily interrupt power service to Puerto Rico, Navy Hill (Upper and Lower), Garapan, Chinatown, Gualo Rai, Chalan Laulau, and along Quartermaster Drive to replace deteriorated power poles and hardware. Work on the repairs is expected to take up to nine hours to complete, at which time power will be restored to the area.
At 8am Tuesday, Nov. 24, CUC line crews will temporarily interrupt power service to Chalan Piao to replace deteriorated power poles and to install two air break switches. Work on the repairs is expected to take up to six hours to complete, at which time power will be restored to the area.
For more information, visit our website www.cucgov.org or contact the CUC Customer Call Center at 664-4CUC (664-4282). (CUC)
