75 Linemen From New York-Based Haugland Energy To Work On Territory's Power Restoration, WAPA Reveals In Latest Update

Below, find the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority's latest power and potable water restoration update. ELECTRIC SYSTEM On Thursday, St. Croix crews continued work on a double circuit for Feeders 6A and 6B from the Richmond Power Plant toward Club St. Croix and Five Corners. Crews also completed the planting of replacement poles up to the Hannah’s Rest intersection. On St. Thomas, restoration crews are preparing to restore service to a portion of Feeder 6A from the Harley Power Plant to the UVI campus this weekend. Other areas that could be energized over the next several days are Nisky Center and Ulla Muller Elementary School, with work expected to continue to the Gladys Abraham Elementary School. Also, restoration work continued on a portion of Feeder 8B. Plans are in place to energize the Tutu Substation on Friday, which could lead to electrical service being provided to portions of Tutu and Fort Mylner over the weekend. As crews continue restoration and reconstruc...