Hip-hip Hooray! A win for the local community.

After a lot of advocacy from Jane Garrett and Fiona Richardson, Labor has decided to intervene in the Brunswick Terminal Station issue.

The ALP has just announced this afternoon, Monday, that a returned Brumby Government will examine the feasibility of alternatives to the current site & design. Post election, the incoming Minister for Energy's office will look at all the options and think creatively about how the Government can use its powers and land bank etc to get an outcome in everyone's interest. Let's hope alternative sites will be seriously looked at (not necessarily just the old Whelans tip site).

This is a real win for the Merri Creek community, surrounding areas and users of the creek valley.

This opens up the opportunity for the facility to be relocated entirely and provides further impetus for our campaign.

The Government has finally accepted that the existing "consultation" process is going to deliver a bumpy ride for everyone & that if it comes to the table with an open mind it can balance the competing interests.

Hip-hip Hooray!

LABOR TO GUARANTEE COMMUNITY INPUT INTO BRUNSWICK TERMINAL STATION REDEVELOPMENT

08/11/2010

Minister for Energy and Resources Peter Batchelor said today that a future Brumby Labor Government would work with all parties involved in the upgrade to the Brunswick Terminal Station to examine alternatives.

Mr Batchelor said that Labor Candidate for Brunswick Jane Garrett and Member for Northcote Fiona Richardson had made spirited representations on behalf of local residents concerned about the visual appearance, height of the proposed upgrade and the impact on local parklands.

“It is important to balance out the needs of the local community with the need for a secure energy supply able to meet the demands of a growing population,” Mr Batchelor said.
While the upgrade of the Brunswick Terminal Station has been planned for some time to boost the supply of power to the CBD, a community backlash earlier this year had forced energy companies CitiPower and SP AusNet to rethink plans to build a dozen 25 metre steel towers at its site along the Merri Creek in Brunswick East.
Labor Candidate for Brunswick Jane Garrett said that the local community and activists that had rallied around the upgrade of the Brunswick Terminal Station issue wanted a say in the design and were keen that alternatives were seriously considered.

“Local people feel passionate about Brunswick as a place to live and the Merri Creek and the green spaces are a real treasure,” Ms Garrett said.

“I welcome the commitment from the Minister for Energy and Resources that a future Brumby Labor Government will mediate the local community’s desire for public open spaces and sensitive urban planning with the critical importance of maintaining continuity of electricity supply for Melbourne.”

Ms Garrett said she would also take up the issue with Federal Minister Martin Ferguson who has oversight of the Australian Energy Market Operator, the planner for the Victorian electricity transmission network.

The upgrade is needed to give Melbourne a robust and secure power network and to minimise the risk of widespread outages. An engineer’s report found that two outages in 2001 in the Melbourne CBD that affected tens of thousands of customers, and cost millions of dollars to the economy, would have been avoided had the proposed upgrade to the electricity network been made.

MP urges power companies to consider residents plan

The Family Fun Day on 10/10/10 was a huge success with around 800 residents turning up throughout the afternoon to support the "Parks Not Pylons" campaign. It was a fantastic show of community spirit and demonstrates how passionate everyone is about getting a good outcome from the Brunswick Terminal Station upgrade.

Kelvin Thomson, Federal Member for Wills, spoke at the event and urged the power companies and regulators to seriously consider the alternate plan put forward by residents which would both place the new facility underground and open up more parkland for the community. He spoke about pressure on the local infrastructure with increased multi-unit housing in the area, and the urgent need for additional recreational space for Moreland residents.

Other politicians who attended included Jane Garrett (Mayor of Yarra and ALP candidate for Brunswick), Cyndi Dawes (Green candidate for Brunswick), Fiona Richardson (Member for Northcote), Anne Martinelli (Green candidate for Northcote), Greg Barber (Greens MLC), Cr Trent McCarthy (Darebin) and Cr Jo Conellan (Moreland). Thanks to them all for making the time to come along on a Sunday afternoon.

Singapore Power Ausnet, CitiPower and the Australian Energy Market Operator sent along a contingent of staff to talk to residents and explain their plans for a proper community consultation process. They said everyone in the local area should be receiving a newsletter and 'feedback form' in coming days so all residents should ensure they make their views known. Many thanks to all those who donated their time, energy and resources to the day - including Frank Woodley for being such an excellent MC, all those bands who entertained the crowds, the sausage sizzlers, face painters and all the behind the scenes crew who made it happen.

The Merri Creek Community Group will ensure that everyone who has signed up to this blog keeps getting regular updates on progress, so please encourage any of your neighbours or other supporters to sign up now. Thanks again to this wonderful community for being so supportive of the campaign to date - without you, futures generations would have been left the legacy of a sea of pylons and not the range of credible alternative solutions we now have on the table.

Family Fun Day - HUGE Political Line-up

Only 5 days to go until our big community rally and fun day this Sunday - and we need to ensure there is a big crowd to make their views known to the politicians from all levels of government that we have coming along.

Firstly, Adam Bandt the new Greens member for Melbourne (pictured right - is this his first local appearance since being elected??) and Kelvin Thomson (pictured left), the re-elected ALP member for Wills. They will hopefully give us some idea what our federal representatives can do to help keep the pylons OFF the table and get a more community focused solution on the BTS site.

And with the State Election looming in only six weeks, we have Fiona Richardson (Member for Northcote), Carlo Carli (retiring Member for Brunswick), Greg Barber (Greens member in the Upper House), and a whole host of candidates (Jane Garrett - ALP for Brunswick, Cyndi Dawes - Greens for Brunswick, Anne Martinelli - Greens for Northcote) coming along to hear the community's views.

Last but not least, we have representatives from three local Councils (Moreland, Yarra and Darebin) pledging to attend to hear what community members have to say. Make sure you, and all your family friends and colleagues, come along to make this a memorable occasion.

Fun starts at 12pm - serious stuff at 1pm - and continues throughout the afternoon.

Family Fun Day - entertainment line-up

Come and join in the fun on Sunday 10th October - and show your support for the Parks Not Pylons campaign. Venue is Sumner Park (home to the legendary Brunswick Zebras).

We have an awesome line-up of entertainment and activities for everyone from 12 noon. Our MC is the famously funny Frank Woodley (from Lano & Woodley) and local acts include:

Melbourne Ukelele Kollective (MUK)

Cowboy Cabaret

Spinifex Rose

Wendy Eayles

The Doubtfires

Serious stuff happening around 1pm with local politicians and candidates for the upcoming State Election pledging to come along. We will be asking them to support the commuity in its campaign for a better solutino at the Brunswick Terminal Station. Don't miss this bit!

Tell your neighbours, tell your friends - tell anyone who cares about Merri Creek and the local environment and who wants a day of free entertainment in our special corner of the world. This is our one shot to get our voice heard and get something special for the community as part of the upgrade project.

For more information or to volunteer your services on the day, contact Ramon Colodetti on 0416 235 391 and keep an eye out on the blogspot for updates.

Parks Not Pylons Family Fun Day

Come and support you friends and neighbours in their struggle against twelve 26 m high towers electricity towers in the Merri Parkland and vision for the extension of the park.

Sumner Park, Alistair St, Fitzroy North see Google Maps 

Kelvin Thomson MP says 'NO' to pylons

Recently Kelvin Thomson, Member for Wills, met with representatives of the Merri Creek Residents Group on site at the Brunswick Terminal Station. He is very supportive of our moves to establish a working party that involves all levels of government, as well as other key stakeholders, to ensure we make the most of the unique opportunity that the BTS upgrade project represents. Kelvin agrees with our proposition that using gas-insulated technology and undergrounding the facility would be the preferred solution and was most impressed with the work that has gone into our campaign so far.

Kelvin has committed to contacting Martin Ferguson, federal member for the neighbouring seat of Batman, and Minister for Resources and Energey, about this matter and working with our steering group to develop a better outcome for local residents and the broader community.

Kelvin Thomson with local residents at the Brunswick Terminal Station

The Melbourne Times Article

Plug pulled on power station upgrade

PRESSURE is growing for an electrical power station, which will feed the inner city and northern suburbs’ electricity needs, to be built underground.

Last month, Moreland Council scuttled plans lodged by power company SP AusNet to upgrade the Brunswick terminal station from 225 megavolts to 675 megavolts. SP AusNet says it is crucial to upgrade and expand the power station to secure electricity supply to the CBD, Carlton, Northcote, Brunswick and surrounding areas.

The power station is surrounded by houses and backs onto Merri Creek.
The Essential Services Commission approved the upgrade of the station, owned by SP AusNet and run by CitiPower/Powercor, finding it was the most efficient way to meet the innernorth’s growing power needs.

When rebuffing the SP AusNet proposal – which included planting trees around the power station to shield it from view – Moreland’s planning committee said opportunities to build an underground power station should be investigated.

Two state seats, three federal electorates and three municipalities adjoin the site.
Wills MHR Kelvin Thomson said the original proposal would dominate the Merri Creek environment and was not appropriate. ‘‘I do think we should be looking at ways to get this facility underground.’’

Northcote MLA Fiona Richardson commended SP AusNet for not immediately appealing Moreland Council’s decision to VCAT. ‘‘This approach is very welcome indeed.’’
Ms Richardson wrote to Energy Minister Peter Batchelor asking him to meet residents and explain what, if anything, he could do for ‘‘a better outcome’’.

‘Moreland councillor Jo Connellan said representatives from SP AusNet, the three councils and residents would meet in the next fortnight.

Via The Melbourne Times - Registration required

Going Underground

I hope The Jam were right when they said "the public gets what the public wants".



Going underground is what the public wants. Below are some links highlighting the opportunity Melbourne now has to underground inner city and suburban electrical distribution infrastructure.

1. Modern Subterranean Substations in GIS Technology – Challenges and Opportunities in Managing Demographic Change and Infrastructure Requirements
   
2. Underground power links by HVDC Light
   
3. GIS SUBSTATION EXTENSIONS AND UPGRADES featuring Singapore Power GIS installations!
4. GIS Substations That Embellish, Not Blemish the Urban Streetscape

ABB wins $19 million substation orders in Singapore

Compact GIS substations to support power transmission and distribution

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won orders worth $19 million from SP PowerAssets in Singapore for substations that will help to strengthen the electricity transmission and distribution network.

The project, scheduled for completion in 2010, includes the design, supply, installation and commissioning of two 66 kV gas insulated switchgear (GIS) substations, as well as the supporting ancillary equipment.

“These GIS substations, with their compact footprint, are ideally suited to locations where space is at a premium, and will help to secure and strengthen the reliability of the grid,” said Claudio Facchin, global head of ABB’s substation business, a part of the company’s Power Systems division.

SP PowerAssets owns the electricity transmission and distribution networks in Singapore. It is a member of the Singapore Power Group, a leading energy utility group in the Asia Pacific region.

Substations are key installations in the transmission and distribution grid that facilitate the transformation of voltage levels and distribution of electrical power. ABB has a global installed base of over 10,000 substations, across a range of voltage levels up to 800 kV.

via ABB announcement 

Another successful community meeting

On Monday 19 July around 90 local residents came together at Merri Creek Primary School to plan the next stage in our quest to get a better outcome from the Brunswick Terminal Station upgrade. Cath Bowtell (Federal Candidate for Melbourne), Fiona Richardson (Member for Northcote) and Jane Garrett (Candidate for Brunswick) also attended to hear more about our proposed alternative solutions.

Anne Voss presented her research on issues with the original proposal and alternative technologies used as standard practice in terminal upgrades. Ray Colodetti presented a new vision for the site and surrounding areas including options for relocating an undergrounded facility to nearby land and the development of parklands and a community centre. A steering committee of volunteers was elected to keep working on the campaign with commitments to reporting back to all residents through the PowerGridSolutions website. Members are:

Colin Abbott - Chris Black - Francis Castello - Ramon Collodetti - Gary Cookson - Simon Evans - David Hunt - Dean Morel - Susy Onnis - Dean Paatsch - Jill Sanguinetti - Trevor Smith - Mauro Tarquinio - Tim Thomas - Anne Voss - Carolyn Whitzman - Alan Wicks

There was a strong commitment from all residents to continue opposing the plans for a sea of pylons on the site. Instead SP Ausnet and all levels of government will be encouraged to seriously examine the alternative options using modern technology and putting the terminal underground, and show greater respect for the local environment and local residents in their revised plans.

The Australian Energy Regulator

Businesses engaged in energy distribution in Australia such as Singapore Power AusNet, the operator of the Brunswick Terminal Station, are subject to supervision by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER), a federal government agency that polices energy tariffs and sets allowed revenue of such companies.

Clearly, the AER should be interested in what design terminal station countries with similar wealth as Australia deem best practice in residential areas and would not like to be seen supporting substandard options. If necessary, one might expect the AER to seek independent advice on matters such as economic comparison of new and old technology.  The AER is interested in the initial costs, lifetime running costs, reliability, safety and social costs of any new development.

The AER states in their Strategic Plan and Work Program 2009-2011 the following vision and value (among other values):

OUR VISION

Our vision is to be recognised as a world best practice energy regulator.

OUR VALUES

RESPECT

We operate with honesty and integrity and treat people with respect.

In the light of the declared “Vision” and “Values” it seems unreasonable that the AER would promote concealed and underground terminal stations in Sydney, but allow outdated open-air, fenced-in terminal stations in Melbourne. This would be inconsistent with their stated vision of best practice and their stated value of honesty, integrity and treatment of people with respect.

Please see

http://www.accc.gov.au/content/index.phtml?itemId=882100

for the full AER Strategic Plan and Work Program 2009-2011.

Stephen Mayne quizzes SPAusnet Board on Undergrounding Power Assets

Audio of the SPAusnet AGM http://www.sp-ausnet.com.au/?id=240240100CA227CEDDCAECC74CA25775A001E97D9

Instructions

1. Click on the link marked AGM webcast
2. Once you have signed in, progress to the Formal Business section – and slide out to 25.38 where you will hear Stephen Mayne ask a question about how SP Ausnet are coping with the urban pressures for undergrounding & for development that is acceptable to local communities. He mentions Brunswick specifically.

The CEO, Nino Ficca acknowledged that there are pressures particularly for Distribution assets to be undergrounded (he said they do it in some areas) but that Transmission assets are not b/c of the cost and the technology.

He said the BTS development had been spearheaded by Citipower and AEMA to enhance security for the CBD network. Ultimately any redevelopment has to be done on an efficient basis and signed off by the Australian Energy Regulator.

He was disappointed their planning application was not approved but stated that ‘we are in consultation with the local residents trying to understand their position’ so that they can move forward but that any development will be subject to regulatory approval.

Merri Creek in flood

Meeting of Merri Creek Residents Group

MERRI CREEK RESIDENTS GROUP

Join your neighbours for a meeting to discuss recent developments over planning issues surrounding the Brunswick Terminal Station and the push to send high-voltage powerlines along the Merri Creek underground.

7pm. Monday July 19, 2010.
Merri Creek Primary School. GP Room.

Please let you neighbours know about this meeting.

Bury Merri Creek cables push by Moreland

The following article features in this weeks Moreland Leader. The original call was made by Darebin Council. If you've got a few minutes then click through to the Leader article and leave your comments on why the cables should be buried.

MORELAND Council has backed a call to bury high-voltage powerlines along Merri Creek.

Mayor Stella Kariofyllidis said she would ask her fellow councillors to pass a motion at this Wednesday’s council meeting calling on the State Government to put the “ugly” powerlines, which run between Thomastown and the Brunswick Terminal Station, underground.

Would you like to see the power lines burried? Write below.

“In this day and age in Australia we should not have to endure such environmental eyesores that may even have adverse health effects,” she said.

It comes after a similar motion last month by Darebin councillors. SP AusNet said it would consider such a proposal.

The push is timely given the company is discussing changes to the station, in King St, where the above-ground lines terminate.

Moreland Council last month blocked SP AusNet’s bid to build 12 extra steel towers at the station.

Merri Creek Management Committee manager Luisa Macmillan supported the councils’ position.

“The powerlines along the creek are a major visual intrusion and constrain what vegetation we can grow (due to fire hazard),” Ms Macmillan said.

She said a 40m buffer zone prevented trees being planted near high-voltage powerlines.

“The powerlines are underground between Brunswick and Richmond and that’s much less restrictive for planting,” Ms Macmillan said.

Meanwhile, SP AusNet spokeswoman Natasha Whalley said CitiPower, SP AusNet and the Australian Energy Market Operator are “working collectively on design options for the Brunswick Terminal Station, which are intended to be workable solutions for all parties, including residents”.

via Moreland Leader

Push to bury Merri Creek cables

"DAREBIN Council will spearhead a push to send high-voltage powerlines along Merri Creek underground.

Councillors last month voted to push electricity giant SP AusNet to bury lines between Thomastown and Brunswick.

SP AusNet spokesman Sean Sampson said the company was willing to discuss the proposal but the council was yet to submit a request.     

“We always look to work with councils on local matters and, should a proposal be received, we will undertake the necessary considerations,” Mr Sampson said.

Greens councillor Trent McCarthy said the push was timely given the company was discussing changes to its Brunswick transfer station, where the above-ground lines terminate."

 via Northcote Leader

Morale boost for objectors, but the fight is not over yet…

On Wednesday 23rd June more than 200 local residents turned up to the Moreland Council Urban Planning Committee meeting to object to the proposed expansion of the Brunswick Terminal Station. After several compelling presentations by objectors, Council unanimously agreed to reject the application for a permit from Singapore Power Ausnet. Several Councillors thanked local residents for organising such a strong and well-argued campaign.

Moreland Council Urban Planning Committee

It is unclear at this stage what Singapore Power Ausnet will do next (either back to the drawing board to develop a new planning application, or appeal the Council’s decision at VCAT) however what is certain is that this issue has not gone away. There WILL be an upgrade/expansion of the Brunswick Terminal Station in some form, and it is up to residents to ensure their voices are heard and given proper consideration.

If you want to keep up to date with the campaign to put the Brunswick Terminal Station underground, watch developments as they are posted on this campaign blog.

If you want to get actively involved in the campaign, contact one of the following by phone: Francesco 9486 6359; Anne 9481 8404; Irma 0421 838 856; Kerry 9489 8009.

Thank you to all those residents who have already shown their support for this campaign and all those who have made a commitment to helping sustain the campaign as it goes forward. Thanks must also go to the Moreland City Councillors who listened to the voices of residents, and both Darebin and Yarra Councils for responding so quickly to this issue once it was brought to their attention by the residents’ campaign. We look forward to continued support from our elected representatives at local, state and federal levels during the next stage of this campaign.

Brunswick Terminal Station Planning Officer's Report

DCD41    46 KING STREET, FITZROY NORTH - PLANNING APPLICATION MPS/2009/776 (D10/104136) Brunswick Terminal Station

Executive Summary

The application seeks approval for buildings and works associated with the existing utility installation (electrical terminal station).  The application was advertised and 16 objections were received. [Over 250+ now received] The main issues raised in objections are impact on visual amenity, increased noise, landscaping, works are outside ‘existing use’ criteria and the affect to resident’s health.  A public consultation meeting was held on 31 May 2010.  No consensus was reached.  The report details the assessment of the application against the policies and provisions of the Moreland Planning Scheme.

The Director City Development is recommending the issue of a Notice of Decision to Grant a Planning Permit for building and works associated with the existing utility installation (terminal station) at 46 King Street, Fitzroy North in the South Ward.

Click here for the entire report.

Please note: The council refused the application on Wednesday 24th June.

Sparks fly on Brunswick East pylons

The Moreland Leader featured our fight in the June 21 2010 issue.

RESIDENTS are furious at plans for a dozen massive steel electricity towers they say will spoil the pleasant outlook over Merri Creek.

Power company SP AusNet plans to build a dozen 25-metre towers at its Brunswick Terminal Station, next to Sumner Park and on the Yarra border.

The plans have infuriated residents who said it would destroy the feel of the neighbourhood and could expose them to an increased risk of cancer.

more -> the whole article

MORELAND COUNCIL’S VISION FOR OPEN SPACES

a summary, based on Moreland Open Space Strategy 2004

as published on the Moreland Council’s website

(http://www.activemoreland.com/parks-pools-sport/parks-and-playgrounds/new-and-better-parks.html

Open Space Strategy (DOC 3Mb) )

or

http://www.moreland.vic.gov.au/mccwr/publications/policies-strategies-plans/moreland-open-space-strategy.pdf

Moreland Council has a strategy in place for the open spaces of Moreland.  It sits within a broader policy framework that includes policies adopted at a State Government level.

Moreland Council’s strategy supports the State Government’s Melbourne 2030 policy which recognises the Merri Creek “as being part of the regional public space network” (ie. a major, rather than local, park which is consequently managed by Parks Victoria.)  Parks Victoria’s intention is to “protect, enhance and where possible link the significant riparian vegetation of waterways such as the Yarra River, the Plenty River, the Moonee Ponds Creek, the Merri Creek and Watsons Creek in order to establish regional wildlife corridors.”  So the Merri Creek is not considered only of relevance to the local area, but to the region.

The State Policy Planning Framework, Victoria Planning Provisions Cl.56-05, states the provision of public open space should “take advantage of and protect natural and cultural features, and incorporate land for regional linear open space where appropriate.”

Moreland’s goal is to “restore ‘natural’ landscapes, primarily along the waterways, to provide habitat for indigenous plants and animals and for informal outdoor recreation”.  To achieve this, council says it will “utilise up-to-date, sustainable environmental design and technology in open space development and redevelopment” and ensure that “any new buildings, other structures and car parks cause minimal encroachment into public open space…”

Council acknowledges that “to many people, the appeal of open space lies in vegetated landscapes and opportunities for contact with nature within the urban environment”, and the role these spaces have on “human spiritual and physical wellbeing”.  Council also notes that “in Moreland, most of the natural plant and animal communities, and even some landforms and creeks have been replaced by roofs, roads and other hard surfaces.”

Council says there is “still much work to be done in restoring the creek corridors to conserve and enhance their natural, cultural heritage, landscape and recreational values.”  And it is their intention to “acquire land to establish a minimum 30 metre wide public open space corridor along the Merri, Moonee Ponds and Edgars Creeks” as opportunities arise.

Urban Planning Committee 23 June 2010 Brunswick Terminal Station

Application No: MPS/2009/776 Building and works associated with the existing utility installation (terminal station)
Property: 46 King Street, FITZROY NORTH VIC 3068


I refer to the above planning application and your objection lodged to this application.
Please be advised that the application will be considered at the next meeting of the Urban Planning Committee.  7:30pm  Wednesday 23 June 2010
Council Chambers - Municipal Offices, 90 Bell Street Coburg


You are invited to attend this meeting. At the meeting both the permit applicant and any objectors will be given a brief (usually 3 minute) opportunity to address the Committee. 


The officer’s report is contained in the meeting agenda and will be made available on the Friday prior (that's tomorrow the 18th) to the meeting. If you require a copy of the agenda, please contact Council’s Governance Unit on 9240 1115. 

Residents Object to the planned expansion of the Brunswick Terminal Station

The choice that politicians and administrators will have to make is either defacing a neighbourhood or improving Melbourne.

The choice – improving or defacing a residential neighbourhood. Merri Creek Parklands (left) could be expanded, if the Brunswick Terminal Station (right) was to be redeveloped as an underground station as in Sydney or Anaheim.

Underground Substation in Australia is a Win-Win

Haymarket Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Substation Design and Construction

Creating the largest underground substation in Australia and devising an ingenious "labyrinth" to capture escaped gas.

The Challenge
Transgrid NSW required a substation to meet the growing demand for power in Sydney and to address the ageing infrastructure. The challenge was to maximise the real estate available to construct the substation, given space is at a premium in the central business district of Sydney. Another crucial element of the Haymarket project was the gas capture and recovery system, which is an important consideration given the close proximity of buildings in the CBD in relation to the substation. The positioning of energy infrastructure of this magnitude in the CBD was a major requirement of the customer.

The Solution
Siemens built the Haymarket substation in a five-storey building, three of which are underground and contain 28 bays of gas insulated switchgear plus Australia's first gas insulated transformers. The systems installed included 23 bays of the Siemens 132kV 8DN8 gas insulated switchgear, and four bays of the 330kV 8DQ1 gas insulated switchgear. Siemens created a labyrinth to capture and recover any escaped gas: this system is a world first innovation in the management of gas. The Haymarket substation is now the largest underground substation in Australia.

The Outcome

• Ensured certainty of power supply for the Sydney CBD and southern suburbs
• Achieved economies of space: the multi-storey building directly above the substation is an added benefit, given space is at a premium in the central business district
• Installed auxiliary power, lighting, air conditioning, security, fire protection and a building management system to the building, designed to carry a future nine-storey office tower
• Used SF6 – a non-flammable greenhouse gas – in the transformers, so the capture and recovery has important environmental and safety implications
• Devised an innovative solution to the problem of escaped gas

Solution Overview and Case Study

via Siemens

Win-win. An underground electricity substation.

An electrical substation was put underground in order to create a public park for the residents of Anaheim, CA. This solution is the best practice solution for crowded modern cities.