Circuit 63 Undergrounding Project

Summary

Statesville Public Power is converting the Circuit 63 electric distribution system from overhead 4 kV infrastructure to underground 22.9 kV service in the Valley Stream Road, Earlwood Road and Glenhaven Road neighborhood area.

Current stage: Under construction.

Current condition: Active.

Key Facts

Project Funding

Funding type: Public · Status: Allocated

Timeline

1. 2026-06-01

   Underground conversion substantially complete

   The City reported that underground electrical work, customer conversions and infrastructure removal were complete, with three streetlights still awaiting correct replacement fixtures.

   Stage after event: Under construction
2. 2026-05-11

   Customer conversions complete

   The City reported that all individual customer conversions to the underground electrical system were complete and that crews were moving to overhead-system removal, with streetlight delays remaining.

   Stage after event: Under construction
3. 2025-12

   Underground construction begins

   The City reported that boring crews began potholing and pipe boring in early December to prepare for underground electrical equipment and conduit installation.

   Stage after event: Under construction
4. 2025-10-03

   Electrical design reaches approximately 95 percent

   The City reported that Circuit 63 electrical design was approximately 95 percent complete and would be finalized and released to a subcontractor in October.

   Stage after event: Final design
5. 2025-06-27

   City solicits electric distribution assembly units

   Statesville issued an invitation to bid for assembly units supporting future overhead and underground electric distribution line construction.

   Stage after event: Funded or programmed

Geography

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