January 2025 Construction Newsletter

As we welcome 2025, the Coldwater Solar team would like to thank you for your continued patience and consideration shown to our construction team. We're looking forward to another productive year of progress and collaboration with you. Here's a look at our recent updates and what’s ahead:

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Construction Progress Update

Here are some recent highlights:

  • Fence Installation: The perimeter fencing has been fully installed, ensuring construction can proceed safely and securely.
  • Substation Work: Construction of the substation is progressing on schedule, with the primary foundation poured and other preparations continuing smoothly ahead of main power transformer and other equipment deliveries later this year.
  • Workforce Milestone: Over 150 workers have contributed nearly 50,000 hours of effort on-site, helping drive the project forward efficiently and safely.

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Upcoming Activities

Here’s what you can expect in the months ahead:

  • Electrical Work: Trenching, installation, and backfill for underground collection lines will continue through the winter.
  • Pile Deliveries: We've received our first steel pile deliveries in preparation for pile installation, which is expected to begin between February and March.
  • Solar Panel Deliveries: These will follow by April, with installation to take place throughout the summer.
  • Operations Estimate: The project remains on track for mechanical completion by the end of 2025 and operations commencing in late 2025 or early 2026.