Substation N – Vinehaven Drive / Copperfield

Summary

The City of Concord is developing Substation N at 1050 Vinehaven Drive to add a 100 kV delivery point and 13 kV retail substation, increasing electric capacity and reliability for the growing Copperfield area.

Current stage: Under construction.

Current condition: Active.

Key Facts

Project Funding

Funding type: Public · Status: Allocated

Timeline

1. 2025-11-13

   Pike Electric recommended for subsurface construction

   Southeastern Consulting Engineers recommended Pike Electric's low responsive bid of $660,924.74 for Substation N subsurface construction; the bid review lists a 130-day delivery period.

   Stage after event: Under construction
2. 2025-04-17

   Sitework phase listed to begin

   An independent construction listing reports an April 17, 2025 start date for Substation N sitework and demolition. The date is retained as secondary reporting pending a City construction notice.

   Stage after event: Under construction
3. 2025-04-10

   Sitework and grading awarded

   Concord City Council recommended awarding Carolina Siteworks $184,644 for sitework and grading at 1050 Vinehaven Drive for Substation N.

   Stage after event: Under construction
4. 2024-11-14

   City authorizes circuit-switcher purchase

   The City authorized purchase of two 115 kV circuit switchers for Substation N through a Sourcewell cooperative contract at a quoted price of $250,384.28.

   Stage after event: Funded or programmed
5. 2024-11-14

   City awards major Substation N equipment packages

   Concord City Council awarded $4,334,604 in material bids for Substation N equipment including steel structure, transformers, circuit breakers, and metal-clad switchgear.

   Stage after event: Funded or programmed

Geography

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