Traffic Delays Due To BELCO Engines Delivery
As the Bermuda Electric Light Company [BELCO] prepares to receive new generators for its North Power Station [NPS], the Company today notified the public about traffic delays that will be necessary for the engines’ transportation.
“Canal Road will be closed from May 8 until May 27, 2019 with no access for the duration of this time period. The closure is essential to allow temporary reinforcement of the railway bridge under Cedar Avenue,” BELCO said.
“There will also be some traffic delays and parking disruptions in the City of Hamilton due to the special slow-moving vehicle needed to transport the engines. These delays will take places from 7:00pm to 11:00pm between May 14 and May 27.
“The affected roads are Front Street, Queen Street, Dismont Drive, Victoria Street, Washington Street, Elliot Street, Cedar Avenue, and St. John’s Road.
“Motorists are advised to use alternative routes during these times. Please see belco.bm for the affected route.
“The NPS is part of the Company’s capital plan with the new power station comprising four 14 Mega Watt [MW] dual-fuel engines that can run on traditional fuel or natural gas and will provide 56 MW of power. Construction on the new plant began in October, 2018 and is expected to be completed later this year with commissioning early in 2020.
“Other aspects of the capital plan include the 10 MW Battery Energy Storage System [BESS] that was successfully brought online in April, as well as comprehensive upgrades to the transmission and distribution system across the island that are ongoing.”
BELCO President Dennis Pimentel said: “These new engines represent our commitment to building a foundation for the future and will ensure we can continue to serve the people of Bermuda with safe, reliable and cost-effective electricity for many years to come.
“The engines that they will replace are between 40 and 50 years old and are becoming increasingly costly to maintain. The ultimate goal is to bring down prices for our customers and these new engines will assist in achieving that goal.”
“BELCO wishes to apologise for any inconvenience and to thank members of the public for their cooperation. Further details are available at www.belco.bm.”
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Wohooo! Can’t wait for the new engines! Thanks BELCO!
If they went in a straight line up Par-La-Ville, remove the roundabout, and straight down Woodlands road, it would be half the distance, two corners and less work than fixing the bridge for almost a month.
False. Try looking up and have a rethink on that one.
I think it is a tragedy that so much of our future power generation will now rely on imported fossil fuels, leaving us at the mercy of people who dictate prices
I think it’s a tragedy you think reliable consistent power can be generated by renewable sources at a cheaper price.
Why in the world don’t they go along Pitts Bay road. Why go all through city. Come on man!!
Wait until you see the size of these engines, maybe then you will see why a team of engineers have made the decision for the best way to get to Belco
Maybe to many low utility lines to navigate along Pitts Bay road
Why in the world don’t they go along Pitts Bay road. Why go all through city. Come on man!! Maybe to many low utility lines to navigate along Pitts Bay road.
What about peoples camps during 24th of May? Cedar Avenue is the hot spot and according to the map…these Beast will be plowing right through one of the most popular spots….