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WAPA Board Approves Multiple Items Related To Continuing Recovery And Restoration Projects

The governing board of the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority this week approved a number of matters related to the continued recovery and restoration of the electrical generation, transmission, and distribution systems. All items related to the restoration effort are reimbursable by FEMA. Among the approved restoration-related items: Materials purchase from Electric Supply of Tampa for permanent repairs on St. Croix in the amount of 386,333.24. Amendment to an existing contract with ABB Inc. to replace a damaged switchgear at the East End electrical substation on St. Thomas. The additional costs increase the total contract to $4.3 million. The increase stems from additional engineering time for design and drawing changes to GIS, labor hours, and increased project and site management. The East End substation was severely damaged in the 2017 hurricanes and has been out of service since. Contract amendment with FX Bonnes to provide engineering services for the East End Sub...