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 Project Description: Sherwood Substation (Westport, CT)
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CL&P is building a new 115-kilovolt (kV) - 13.8-kV bulk power substation in Westport, Connecticut. This substation will replace temporary equipment with a permanent solution, supply the growing load in the town of Westport, and strengthen the reliability of the local electrical supply in the area.
See an illustrated overview of how the construction of an electrical substation typically proceeds  (1,039 KB) .
For more information about the Sherwood Substation project approval, see the Connecticut Siting Council Docket No. 398 - Westport.
| Location: | 6 New Creek Road
Westport, Connecticut |
| Operating voltage: | 115,000/13,800 volts (115/13.8-kV) |
| Regulatory review by: |
The Connecticut Siting Council |
| Timetable: |
- Municipal Consultation filing - September 2009
- Connecticut Siting Council application filing - December 2009
- Connecticut Siting Council public hearing - March 31, 2010
- Connecticut Siting Council approved the project - May 2010
- Development and Management Plan approved by Connecticut Siting Council - June 2010
- Construction started - September 13, 2010
- Expected in service - 2nd Quarter 2012
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