Project Overview
In the summer of 2024, the Prior Lake Substation, located at the corner of Highway 13 and County Road 42, will be rebuilt to increase power reliability and system resiliency. During this time, the 6,200 members served by this substation will be switched temporarily to adjacent MVEC substations for their power needs. We invite you to check this page for weekly updates.
Details
- $4 million project: represents one-fourth of MVEC’s overall $16 million 2024 Construction Work Plan and will:
- Increase reliability and system resiliency.
- Provide for future growth and power needs.
- Updates to equipment and accommodates advances in technology.
- 6,200 members are served by this substation, both residential and commercial
- The substation will be removed from service during the project; during the substation switching process your home or business will be back fed from another substation in the area.
- Communications regarding the project include an Open House, a more detailed email and/or letter by mail describing the project, and a dedicated web page showing activity and progress.
- See additional details in our Prior Lake Substation Fact Sheet
Timeline of Progress
February 2024 – Inspections were held at the Zinran, Eagle Creek, Prior Lake, and Cleary Lake substations.
May 2024
May 7 Open House at the Prior Lake Library. View presentation (4:47 length)- Remove substation from service (de-energize).
- Dismantle the entire substation.
June 2024
- Construction of concrete pads for transformers, switchgear building, high-side switches, and associated equipment.
July 2024
- Feeder conductor replacement.
- Installation of remaining equipment.
- Placement of high-side structures.
August 2024
- A new switchgear building is delivered.
- The Substation will be extensively tested before commissioning.
September 2024 – Prior Lake Substation will be re-energized and put back into service.
Questions about the project?
Contact: [email protected] or call 952.492.2313 and ask for Spencer.
