Supercharger - Venice, FL

[lakemirror]

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I'm really glad to see progress here. I frequently drive from Polk County to Boca Grande. I usually stop at the Sarasota SC for a full charge to give me enough juice to get to the island, drive around during my stay, and then get back to Sarasota if I need it for the trip home. This new site will make that trip easier, it's 22 miles closer to my destination which means an extra 44 miles of charge to use when I get there. Yay.

 

[skylyn]

Has anyone seen progress on this yet? Website now says target opening is Q4 2021

 

[ajfus]

Construction has started. Workers moving about this morning. Looks like they are closer to Jacaranda in the parking lot which is prime parking for BrewBurgers. I can see these being iced regularly during peak restaurant hours. I live in the area so will try to update with pics weekly.

 

[ajfus]

Concrete work, conduit, and parking bollards in place.

 

[ajfus]

 

[BrownMS]

from the looks of positioning I hope the cables are longer or you will have to back all the way up to reach

 

[jrreno]

from the looks of positioning I hope the cables are longer or you will have to back all the way up to reach

I think from the position of the bollards you will pull up on the other side of that barrier where the construction fence currenty is.
Note the way the signs are facing.

 

[ajfus]

I think from the position of the bollards you will pull up on the other side of that barrier where the construction fence currenty is.
Note the way the signs are facing.

Correct. I was taking the picture from the Holiday Inn Express parking lot next door. Could not take any pics from the BrewBurger lot due to fencing and not wanting to disturb the contractors.

 

[BrownMS]

I think from the position of the bollards you will pull up on the other side of that barrier where the construction fence currenty is.
Note the way the signs are facing.

ah you are correct

 

[ajfus]

 

[BS108]

I live in Venice. And I drive on Jacaranda every day. Only few days ago I noticed 8 stalls installed. No FPL meter yet.

Looks great. It is in the brewburgers parking lot.
Have pictures from last night and this morning.

 

[ajfus]

Stopped today at lunchtime. Still not open. No FPL meter yet. All equipment and superchargers remain covered.

 

[ajfus]

Stopped today at lunchtime. Still not open. No FPL meter yet. All equipment and superchargers remain covered.

Still no progress. Permits still show open status and awaiting final inspection but nothing scheduled or listed for a date. Not sure if FPL hookup needs to be completed first.

 

[jrreno]

Still no progress. Permits still show open status and awaiting final inspection but nothing scheduled or listed for a date. Not sure if FPL hookup needs to be completed first.
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Nice picture! The concrete pad where that wooden box is sitting is where the transformer will be installed. The panel on the post next to it with the circle cut in is where the electric meter will be installed. My guess would be the site is waiting on FPL to install the tranformer (usually a large green box) and meter.

 

[X Fan]

I wonder FPL will have some delays in completing Tesla sites due to the recent snowstorm in their service territories.

 

[ajfus]

Went by again this morning and no change in status.

 

[ajfus]

Checked today. No change.

 

[ajfus]

Went by site this morning. Still no progress.

 

[X Fan]

Unfortunately…to be expected. There have been so many storms lately outside FPL territory that I’m sure they are sending resources to assist. Plus, COVID workforce absences of course.

Naturally we need this site and Punta Gorda turned on to account for tourist season.

 

[ajfus]

Might be waiting for inspections as well per a quick search of the Sarasota Country records? I will keep checking on a weekly basis.