Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind has announced that Riggs Distler has been selected to lead the Cardiff substation expansion programme for Atlantic Shores Project 1, New Jersey’s first offshore wind project.
The contract scope includes the engineering, procurement, construction, and installation of all new electrical equipment for an expansion of the 230kV Cardiff Substation located in Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic County.
The expansion work includes site preparation and the construction of a new electrical enclosure and control building to house a 230kV gas insulated switchgear (GIS) with associated controls. Other improvements include outdoor electrical equipment, 230kV duct banks, cable trenches, ancillary/auxiliary equipment, and site fencing. Atlantic Shores Project 1 will deliver 1,510MW of clean energy to the State of New Jersey.
