Project Overview
What prompted the need for the service? The Rochester Area Reliability Project is the initiative by RG&E and Avangrid to upgrade the electricity transmission in the Rochester area through various construction sites.
Who were the companies involved? (Client) RG&E, (GC) Ironwood heavy highway.
What were specs of the job? 38” of Steel Pipe (total project was approximately 13 miles)
What challenges/obstacles occurred during? Complicated soil conditions, including mix of rock along with groundwater issues.
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Project at a Glance
Client
RG&E
Job Specs
38” of Steel Pipe
Installation Type
Microtunneling
Equipment Used
AVN800XC Microtunnelling Machin