SOO LOCKS STANDBY GENERATOR AND DUCT BANK

Standby Generator System – The work includes construction of a new natural gas fueled back-up generator system along with removal of the existing back-up generators and associated diesel fuel storage and distribution system. The new generator system includes a new 5,400 square foot load bearing CMU and brick veneer building to house the generators, switchgear, and control equipment. This project provides reliable standby power to the Soo Locks Complex.

Duct Bank and Feeders - The work includes construction of new duct bank and manholes from Magazine Street Substation to a new manhole above Shaft #1 and new cable tray and supports within shaft 1 and the service tunnel to a splice point between Shafts #3 and #4. New feeders will be installed in this route and existing feeder cables will be demolished and removed. No cables that have been disconnected or are unused at the completion of the work shall be abandoned in place. This project replaces the existing unreliable feeders which have failed several times in the past.