The completed facility includes thermal cameras and flame scanners for fire detection at the request of the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), as well as standard security cameras, which presented an integration challenge. Other creative solutions applied included nonconductive fencing, lithium-ion-based backup power systems and an outdoor, non-walk-in substation control enclosure.
The site footprint was an unusual asymmetrical shape that required significant land allocation for stormwater management. The team initially proposed a modular substation for space savings, but schedule and cost concerns required pivoting to a more traditional open-air substation, which complicated space constraints.
Throughout the project, we leveraged a skilled workforce of 135 professionals from regional trade organizations to deliver the facility.