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Vilas Bridge Power Substation Upgrade

Sector: Bridge • Location: Bellows Falls, Vermont, United States

Source: Commons News

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Planned

National Grid and Great River Hydro plan to upgrade the nearly 40-year-old Vilas Bridge power substation in Bellows Falls. The upgrade includes replacing several components such as circuit breakers, disconnects, transformers, and insulators, as well as some power line poles. A retaining wall will be added on the east side of the property for slope stabilization and improved yard access. The projec

Status
Prospective
Sector
Bridge, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government
Location
Bellows Falls, Vermont, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Commons News

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The project “Vilas Bridge Power Substation Upgrade” is an infrastructure initiative in the Bridge sector, located in Bellows Falls, Vermont, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Commons News.

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2026-07-22

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National Grid and Great River Hydro plan to upgrade the nearly 40-year-old Vilas Bridge power substation in Bellows Falls. The upgrade includes replacing several components such as circuit breakers, disconnects, transformers, and insulators, as well as some power line poles. A retaining wall will be added on the east side of the property for slope stabilization and improved yard access. The project aims to enhance safety and reliability and is planned to remain within the current substation footprint.

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Energy

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United States of America (USA)

State

Vermont

City

Bellows Falls

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Bridge, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government

Article published date

2025-09-15

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