New Campus Electrical Feeder Installation
May 24, 2023 - December 2023
A new electrical feeder, which will improve reliability for the campus, is currently being installed by Baltimore Gas and Electric. The new feeder line, from the Pumphrey substation, will enter the campus from the east along Poplar Avenue. The new feeder line will carry 34KV to replace one of the two lines fed from the Frederick Road substation to the west. The work includes installation of twelve manholes, two concrete encased bends, two six-inch conduits for electric power, and one two-inch conduit for telecom lines through the process of directional boring. Directional boring will significantly decrease the impact to campus during the feeder installation.
The work began on May 24, 2023 along Shelbourne Road and will continue on-campus through December, 2023. The work most impactful to campus operations will be completed before the fall 2023 semester. Please see graphic for detailed schedule information.
Accessibility is part of the design process, and we work in partnership with Accessibility and Disability Services which supports faculty, staff, students and visitors with disabilities. If you have a concern about accessibility or want to inquire about a disability-based accommodation, please do so through their website.
Thank you for your patience as we work to maintain and enhance the UMBC campus.
Posted: June 8, 2023, 2:19 PM
