North Shore Chelan Substation

The new North Shore Substation is now energized and providing power to customers.

We want to thank the community, our partner agencies, and invested stakeholders for years of collaboration on the project.

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Background:

In 2015, Chelan County PUD began working with the community to site and build a new substation to serve customers on the North Shore Chelan area. The substations that were serving this area were nearing capacity and a new substation was needed to support electrical growth in the area. In partnership with the community, a site was chosen along Henderson Road in 2017.

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Highlights:

  • Substation design began in 2020 and construction broke ground in 2023.
  • Construction wrapped up in May 2024.
  • The new substation was energized in July and is now serving customers in the North Shore Chelan area, helping manage electrical load in the Chelan and Manson communities.
  • Underground distribution lines connecting customers to the substation were completed this spring.
  • Plantings and hydroseeding will continue to flourish and enhance the landscape surrounding the substation.
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Landscaping:

  • Landscaping was planted based on design fundamentals developed with the landscape architect and neighboring stakeholders.
  • Additional plantings were installed in some areas.
  • Hydroseeding along the transmission line access road will be replanted this fall.
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Underground Distribution Lines:

  • New underground distribution lines were installed in the following areas:
  • Along Henderson Rd. out of the substation to the intersection with Boyd Rd.
  • Down Boyd Rd. to the intersection with Hwy. 150
  • Along Highpoint Ln. into Crystal View Estates. Remaining poles in this area should be removed later this year.
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Questions? Email customeroutreach@chelanpud.org or call 509-661-8563.