Haugland Virgin Islands Undergrounding

The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority is informing the public of the upcoming Queen Street (Feeder 1A) Underground Electrical Project in Christiansted Town, with construction anticipated to begin in mid-May 2026.

This project is part of WAPA’s ongoing efforts to strengthen system resilience and improve service reliability by transitioning electrical infrastructure from overhead to underground.

Haugland Virgin Islands, the awarded contractor, will carry out the project on behalf of WAPA. Initial activities will include material staging and site preparation, followed by full construction shortly thereafter.

The project will replace the existing overhead electrical distribution system with a new underground system. Work will include the installation of underground primary distribution lines utilizing concrete-encased duct banks, along with associated infrastructure such as manholes, handholes, pad-mounted switchgear, primary sectionalizing cabinets, primary metering cabinets, and pad-mounted transformers. Construction is currently anticipated to be completed by January 2027.

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