In order to continue providing our customers with a reliable source of power, we will be upgrading some existing distribution systems in our Salem service territory. We will also be constructing a brand new substation to help support future growth in Salem. These investments we are making will help us continue to provide reliable service to our customers while supporting economic growth and upgrading aging equipment.
Throughout the duration of the project, we will post updates on the current stage of the process below to keep our customers better informed.
This project is designed to replace aging equipment and accommodate growth and increased demand for electricity in the Salem area. Liberty is adding a new substation called the Rockingham Substation, which will be located at 64 South Broadway, Salem, NH.
Liberty will also be upgrading the existing supply line between the Golden Rock Substation located at 16 Hampshire Rd, and the new Rockingham Substation. The planned work will include the installation of steel poles and overhead electrical wires.
The supply line work will take place along the existing right-of-way (ROW) between the Golden Rock Substation and the new Rockingham Substation. This is a two mile section of the ROW that is parallel to Route 28. The locations of the substations and the ROW are shown on the area map below.
A strong distribution system is vital to our area’s safety, security and economic prosperity. A recent electric planning study of the Salem area identified the need for a new 115kV substation to serve new and existing customers and to enable the retirement of aging assets. The supply line upgrade is needed to support the new substation.
The first 115 line has been constructed. The second line began Spring of 2022 and will be completed end of 2023.
We anticipate the project to be completed by end of 2023.
We anticipate this project will last approximately two years and will be completed by the end of 2023.
PROJECT UPDATE:
9/1/2023
The last phase of our Salem Electric Enhancement Project is well underway! We expect the entire project will be completed by the end of 2023.
Liberty Utilities is committed to keeping residents, businesses, local officials and community groups informed and engaged in the projects. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Business and Community Development Manager, Jill Fitzpatrick at 603-952-2999 or Jill.Fitzpatrick@LibertyUtilities.com