{"id":12346,"date":"2025-10-23T09:09:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T09:09:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usviodr.com\/?p=12040"},"modified":"2026-04-12T13:58:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T13:58:41","slug":"wapa-governing-board-unanimously-approves-major-infrastructure-projects-to-strengthen-reliability-resilience-and-service-for-customers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.usviodr.com\/es\/wapa-governing-board-unanimously-approves-major-infrastructure-projects-to-strengthen-reliability-resilience-and-service-for-customers\/","title":{"rendered":"WAPA Governing Board Unanimously Approves Major Infrastructure Projects to Strengthen Reliability, Resilience, and Service for Customers"},"content":{"rendered":"

October 23, 2025<\/p>\n

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WAPA Governing Board Unanimously Approves Major Infrastructure Projects to Strengthen Reliability, Resilience, and Service for Customers<\/h1>\n
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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS \u2014 The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (\u201cWAPA\u201d or \u201cthe Authority\u201d) Governing Board unanimously approved several infrastructure initiatives aimed at improving reliability, resilience, and efficiency across the Territory\u2019s power system. These investments strengthen the grid and bring lasting benefits to Virgin Islands residents and businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cThese approvals are part of WAPA\u2019s ongoing commitment to deliver reliable, affordable, and sustainable power to every community we serve,\u201d said WAPA Chief Executive Officer\/Executive Director Karl Knight. \u201cEach project contributes to building a modern and resilient utility system\u2014one that better withstands storms, operates more efficiently, and provides better service to our customers.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Feeder 9A Underground Project \u2013 St. Thomas<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Board approved a new contract with Haugland Virgin Islands LLC (HVI) in an amount not to exceed $12.8 million for the Feeder 9A Underground Electrical Construction Project on St. Thomas. Funded 98% by FEMA with a 2% local match provided by the Office of Disaster Recovery (ODR) through the HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, this project represents a major initiative to move vulnerable overhead lines underground from the Randolph Harley Substation to Strand Gade. By placing power lines underground in downtown Charlotte Amalie, WAPA is improving safety, reducing storm-related outages, and helping local businesses recover more quickly after severe weather.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Composite Pole and Debris Removal Expansion \u2013 Territory-Wide<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Board also approved a $10 million increase and contract extension through June 2026 for Haugland VI\u2019s Disaster Debris Removal and Disposal Services (Contract SC-38-19).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This change order ensures WAPA can continue replacing older wooden poles with strong, durable composite poles and dispose of old materials in compliance with federal and local environmental regulations. To date, 9,949 composite poles have been installed across the Territory \u2014 4,849 on St. Croix, 3,202 on St. Thomas, 1,711 on St. John, and 187 on Water Island.<\/p>\n

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The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority Communication\u2019s Department is committed to reaching, informing, and connecting with the youngest members of the community to the eldest, through meaningful, transparent and effective communication.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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