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Ipswich Electric Light Department staff said the High Street Substation is beyond its intended lifespan and outlined a proposed indoor replacement, with a preliminary estimate of $15 million that may change as design work advances. The meeting also reviewed Fowler’s Lane upgrades, distribution improvements, cybersecurity, and storm-resiliency projects.
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The planned utility work is intended to reduce outages, improve worker safety, and give the Electric Light Department more flexibility to reroute power during failures or storms. The High Street project has not received a final approval or borrowing decision; its current $15 million estimate remains preliminary. Staff said the utility appears financially stable heading into the summer, although future power costs and market conditions could affect projections.
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