Supercharger - South Surrey, BC

[Nogassssssss]

Sounds like we're still waiting for BC Hydro green Transformer box and Hydro meter.

If someone has some time on their hands they could venture out to site and take picture of green BC Hyrdo transformer box or empty concrete pad where it is to be installed. And hydro meter. That would make us supercharger-geeks happy.

Here is an example of what they look like at another site (transformer and meter installation spot w/ no meter):
Supercharger - Merritt, BC

 

[angus[Y]oung]

Sounds like we're still waiting for BC Hydro green Transformer box and Hydro meter.

If someone has some time on their hands they could venture out to site and take picture of green BC Hyrdo transformer box or empty concrete pad where it is to be installed. And hydro meter. That would make us supercharger-geeks happy.

Here is an example of what they look like at another site (transformer and meter installation spot w/ no meter):
Supercharger - Merritt, BC

I'm not sure about the meter, but the transformer is in place!

Edit: taken just moments ago. We had to stop at Save On for a couple of things anyway.

2nd edit: is that a meter on the side of the white unit in the background of the first photo?

 

[PLUS EV]

is that a meter on the side of the white unit in the background of the first photo?

That is the meter box but sometimes the box is empty. Would need to see a close-up head-on photo of the meter box to know for sure. And yes, I have seen the meter be the hold up for a supercharger opening before.

 

[NSTM3]

Looks like the meter is in place. Judging by the placement in the photo provided by @srlawren.

So looks like we're close to being online any day now...

 

[angus[Y]oung]

That is the meter box but sometimes the box is empty. Would need to see a close-up head-on photo of the meter box to know for sure. And yes, I have seen the meter be the hold up for a supercharger opening before.

Oh shoot wish I'd noticed it before I had left. I'll try to pop back over in the couple of days unless someone beats me to it.

 

[joshuajag]

Took these pics a couple days ago but I've got a big update here. Next Monday the 24th BC Hydro is shutting power off to Save On and Staples from 8am-6pm. Generators are being brought in to cover while they perform the work. I'll be here that day so I'll definitely be getting lots of pictures and I'll make sure to update when they're here. (there is a chance it gets rescheduled of course)

Meter installed:

Remnants of graffiti and cabinet left unlocked:

Supercharged stations with covers knocked off:

 

[angus[Y]oung]

@joshuajag thanks for sharing, and that is VERY big news! Please keep us posted!

 

[lance.bailey]

that vandalism stinks. I live in that area and it's annoying to see that petty display of anti EV sentiment. Tesla should drop a sentry cam on these sites.

 

[jjgg]

Sadly things became worse.

Tesla Supercharger in south Surrey vandalized while under construction [British Columbia]

Plans to open the new south Surrey Supercharger have likely suffered a setback after vandals cut four of the charging cables.

driveteslacanada.ca

 

[joshuajag]

Oh wow, that is unfortunate! I had noticed the missing cables earlier but didn't think that they were cut. Hopefully they can get replaced quickly.

In other news, BC Hydro is on site tonight setting up for the big day. Here's a couple pics of the generator and the wiring they'll be using for it.

 

[angus[Y]oung]

@joshuaj some of us are on pins and needles here. Any idea how things are going?

 

[joshuajag]

Construction is underway! Lots of activity here, flaggers on both sides of the mall access road, pump truck, etc...

Also, Tesla is paying for the generator powering save on. I believe Staples may be closed for the day but not confirmed.

 

[angus[Y]oung]

Thanks @joshuajag! What are they pumping? Just curious. Also, if you're able to share, what's your involvement? Do you work in the complex, or are you on the project or something?

 

[joshuajag]

Thanks @joshuajag! What are they pumping? Just curious. Also, if you're able to share, what's your involvement? Do you work in the complex, or are you on the project or something?

I think it would be for any water that seeps into the hole they are digging. I'll send you a DM.

Some more pics. Fun fact the generator is capable of 1MW, but Save On is only using about 400 KW.

 

[joshuajag]

More behind the scenes pics. Need to keep these on the DL though

 

[jjgg]

Construction is underway! Lots of activity here, flaggers on both sides of the mall access road, pump truck, etc...

Also, Tesla is paying for the generator powering save on. I believe Staples may be closed for the day but not confirmed.
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Did Tesla fixed the charging cables right away?

 

[joshuajag]

Seems

Did Tesla fixed the charging cables right away?

No, doesn't look like any Tesla presence here. BC Hydro has just left and I think they are switching Save On back to the grid after closing.

I have some more pictures I will post a bit later.

 

[Nogassssssss]

BC Hydro needed to shut down power to Save-On/etc in order to... hook up the (green hydro) transformer? Weird, haven't heard that much from other supercharger installs.

 

[Cryptoengineer]

Its being reported that this SC has been vandalized - 6 pedestals damaged, with the charging cables stolen from 4.

 

[joshuajag]

Seems

No, doesn't look like any Tesla presence here. BC Hydro has just left and I think they are switching Save On back to the grid after closing.

I have some more pictures I will post a bit later.

Sorry for the late update. Here are some more pictures from Monday's work:



I didn't get many pics of it, but the 2nd picture is of the truck on the opposite side of the mall access road. That is where the power is fed from (and for the whole complex). New sump pumps were installed there as well. I also heard that while shutting power down the morning of they accidentally turned off power to the Starbucks building! Some markings were also done wrong as well by the initial construction crew that BC Hydro had to correct for.

Does anyone know what kind of connectors are in the 3rd pic?