…that J Benton Construction be awarded the contract to move WAPA’s electrical infrastructure along the Queen Mary Highway underground, the first of three phases of work along that transportation artery. Matthias Clark, a WAPA mech…
…times would represent an opportunity cost that was just too high for WAPA to bear under its current financial constraints. “That extra seven days’ worth of fuel is what, give or take like $3 million, and that’s viewed as money sit…
…scores, community involvement, and performance in a panel interview, WAPA said. Furthermore, UVI applicants must be accepted into or enrolled in UVI’s Engineering Program to qualify for the scholarship. The financial assistance co…
…$100 water vouchers. It requires residents to have an active WAPA water account and metered water usage between April and September 2023. The list of eligible neighborhoods encompasses areas La Grange, Smithfield, Wheel of Fortune…
…V.I. Water and Power Authority Governing Board on Monday increased WAPA CEO Andrew Smith's spending limit from $750,000 to $5 million. This increased in spending authority will remain effective until March 31, 2024, and is exclusi…
…Management program for this initiative. Amy Dempsey, representing WAPA, announced that the project is slated for completion in twelve months. "This is the first time we are undertaking an undergrounding project in a completely res…
…the authority as director of safety. According to a release from WAPA, Mr. Jones brings ten years of experience in safety management and most recently served as safety manager of Operations for Alliant Energy. During his tenure at…
…with several generators at the Randolph Harley Power Plant, WAPA said Monday. The district is experiencing a more than four and a half hour blackout which began at approximately 4 a.m. today. WAPA spokesman Jean Greaux, Jr. said t…
…to prevent vegetation overgrowth from impacting electrical circuits, WAPA said. When tree limbs or broken branches impact the electrical system, specifically, primary service lines, electrical faults trip distribution feeders whic…
WAPA said Friday that an extension to existing lines of credit with Banco Popular and changes to signatories on bank accounts were among the items approved by its governing board during an emergency meeting on Thursday. Board memb…
…St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island and Hassel Island were affected, WAPA said. On Saturday afternoon, a faulty fire detector in a WAPA-owned generator led to the shutdown of the unit, a cascading effect on other dispatched units, …
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