Supercharger - San Juan Capistrano, CA (7 V2 stalls)

[gaswalla]

Status Update: Easement document done and signed. Pre-construction site visit with all parties now scheduled.

GREAT news!!! do think we can expect completion by end of March?

 

[ItsNotAboutTheMoney]

Excellent.

I hope somebody will bring Flat Stanley along when it opens.

 

[apacheguy]

Status Update: Easement document done and signed. Pre-construction site visit with all parties now scheduled.

Phew, finally! That easement must have presented a tremendous challenge, but I can't imagine what it was. Nevertheless, thanks for the update and looking forward to opening day.

 

[Cottonwood]

Status Update: Easement document done and signed. Pre-construction site visit with all parties now scheduled.

Finally...wonderful news!

I will be passing through on my SoCal trip in a couple of weeks. Is there even an outside change this site might be operational by then?

 

[FredTMC]

Status Update: Easement document done and signed. Pre-construction site visit with all parties now scheduled.

Thanks Randy. You Da Man...

 

[airj1012]

Status Update: Easement document done and signed. Pre-construction site visit with all parties now scheduled.

We're on page 25 and the construction hasn't even started yet? Wow!

 

[gaswalla]

We're on page 25 and the construction hasn't even started yet? Wow!

If you read the thread, you'll see that the Supercharger stations are built and this last step is the high voltage hook up.

 

[airj1012]

If you read the thread, you'll see that the Supercharger stations are built and this last step is the high voltage hook up.

You're right, I haven't followed this thread very closely because of all the off topic items, etc. However "pre-construction" is a bit deceiving if in fact the supercharger construction is mostly done.

 

[RandyS]

GREAT news!!! do think we can expect completion by end of March?

I would say that the end of March is probably a little bit too soon...There is still a bit of work to be done...

* Utility - New 500 kVA transformer pad / installation (large / heavy - not trivial)
* Utility - Extend 12kV primary to new transformer - New trench / bore from power source to transformer primary (under sidewalk pavers out into street, down street and back into the bank lot - traffic considerations)
* Utility - Repair and restore trench / bore path and holes from digging
* Contractor - Install conduit from transformer secondary to customer meter pedestal
* Contractor - Restore / repair parking lot that is currently covered
* Contractor - Install 8th charging bay?
* Utility / city - inspections / signoffs
* Utility - Pull wire from transformer secondary to meter pedestal, then install meter to energize installation
* Contractor - Charging station commissioning

I may have left out a step or two, but there is still a fair amount of work and coordination that needs to be done...

Anyways, more updates to come...

 

[markb1]

* Contractor - Install 8th charging bay?

Any indication there will be an 8th? The permit was for 7.

 

[RandyS]

I wasn't sure about that. It struck me as odd that there was only 7 when their equipment feeds the spaces in pairs. I thought maybe the last one might be installed later, but if you say the permit is only for 7, then that's probably what it is....

 

[markb1]

I wasn't sure about that. It struck me as odd that there was only 7 when their equipment feeds the spaces in pairs. I thought maybe the last one might be installed later, but if you say the permit is only for 7, then that's probably what it is....

Here it is:

eTRAKiT


(Wow, they changed their website since the last time I looked, and it's even more terrible than it was before.)

 

[Gregsbeach]

the contractor has told me that it is THREE DAYS scope of work to trench and hook up. BUT, we don't know when they can get the crew out there.....we lost some momentum....then we have testing and opening......hopefully this will go FAST!

 

[Cosmacelf]

It is probably three days for his part, but looks like SDG&E has a lot of work on their end too.

 

[FredTMC]

the contractor has told me that it is THREE DAYS scope of work to trench and hook up. BUT, we don't know when they can get the crew out there.....we lost some momentum....then we have testing and opening......hopefully this will go FAST!

I was by the site yesterday. I noticed that the three supercharger block walls had been painted brown. They were cream color before. I like brown much better. Blends in with surrounding much better. Hopefully this painting was done by the contractor and they are still very ready to continue work alongside SD&E

 

[markb1]

I was by the site yesterday. I noticed that the three supercharger block walls had been painted brown. They were cream color before. I like brown much better. Blends in with surrounding much better. Hopefully this painting was done by the contractor and they are still very ready to continue work alongside SD&E

What?! But now it won't look like every other structure in SJC! This can't be allowed! (Seriously, everything in SJC looks the same.)

 

[Hometheatremaven]

According to Randy: "The annual Swallows parade is being held on Sunday March 22, and the route goes by the bank. Street trenching will have to wait until after the parade..."
According to me: The San Diego Supercharger may be built by the time this sucker opens :cursing:

 

[gaswalla]

According to Randy: "The annual Swallows parade is being held on Sunday March 22, and the route goes by the bank. Street trenching will have to wait until after the parade..."
According to me: The San Diego Supercharger may be built by the time this sucker opens :cursing:

Ughh.. Bad news.

I agree with your prediction about San Diego.

 

[BobN]

Yup, high class problems. I have a day trip from LA to the Miramar area next week, too. Looks like drive-like-an-old-man and get a few sips from the HPWC farm at SDSC for me!! Like all of us, I can't wait for SJC. But I have to . . .

 

[bradhs]

San Diego supercharger??? Incredible! I can't wait!