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Missouri American Water, North Plant, East Intake Switchgear / Pump Motor Replacement

LOCATION
Great Falls, Montana

OWNER
PPL Montana, LLC

CONTRACT VALUE
$92.78 Million

Description

This project involved the redevelopment of the site into a single generating unit with a nominal rated capacity of 60 MW output. The upgrade included several key components:

  • Road Realignment: Realignment of a county road to accommodate the new infrastructure.
  • New Construction: Building a new intake, powerhouse, and penstock.
  • Turbine and Generator Installation: Installation of a 60 MW turbine and generator, along with transformers, breakers, and switchgear.
  • New Trailrace: Construction of a new trailrace for efficient water discharge.
  • Sedimentation Basin: Development of a sedimentation basin to manage drainage of the spoils area during construction.

Project Highlights