Easements required for the construction phase of the project were also executed allowing the release of construction documents and the development of revised transmission agreements with CRC's industrial customers. The contracts with Pauwels Transformers, Inc. and Alstom Transmission and Distribution for transformers and power circuit breakers respectively have been signed. The notice to proceed has been issued to both contractors. Staff has entered into negotiations on a contract with Power Engineers, Inc. for the design and construction management of the project. During the past month, the CRC has continued to add new stations, both CRC and SNWA, to the monthly inspection lists.
Inspections show no problems on the system.
Winter settings for the stations will be in effect starting in November. Staff is collecting digital photos and equipment data to build Station Instruction Manuals. The manuals will also include a section for environmental information. The water level elevation in Lake Powell was 3674.9, off about 3 feet from the previous month. Water level elevation in Lake Mojave was 633 feet, and water level elevation in Lake Havasu was 446.feet, both essentially unchanged from a month before.