Gerald Desmond Bridge Replacement

/ Gerald Desmond Bridge/

To better meet today’s growing traffic volumes, the Port of Long Beach has begun a project to replace the Gerald Desmond Bridge. The project is a joint effort of Caltrans and the Port, with funding contributions from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro).

The new bridge will be built with a cable-stayed design. With 200 feet of clearance over the water, the new bridge will be high enough to accommodate the newest generation of the most efficient cargo ships. And with three lanes in each direction plus safety lanes, it will be wider and better able to serve the 68,000 vehicle trips a day and about 18 million trips a year. 

The route is an important one. The Gerald Desmond Bridge has been designated as a National Highway System Intermodal Connector Route and part of the Federal Strategic Highway Network. It is a critical structure serving the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, the City of Long Beach, Los Angeles and Orange counties and the nation.

Construction of the new bridge and removal of the existing bridge is expected to take five years starting in early 2013. During construction, the current bridge will remain in use for drivers and will be taken down once the new bridge is completed and open. The bridge project will generate, on average, about 3,000 jobs for the five years of building the new bridge and taking down the existing structure. 

PROJECT BENEFITS: 

  • Three lanes in each direction for improved traffic flow
  • Emergency lanes on both sides to reduce traffic delays and safety hazards from accidents and vehicle breakdowns
  • A 200-foot vertical clearance to accommodate the world’s largest, “greener” vessels
  • A reduction in the bridge’s steep grades, for further improvements to traffic flow
  • A planned bike/pedestrian path with scenic overlooks
  • Additional improvements include reconstruction of the Terminal Island East Interchange and the I-710/Gerald Desmond Bridge Interchange 

PERFORMANCE UTILITY SUPPLY ON THE JOB

Performance Utility Supply started delivering materials to the Gerald Desmond Bridge Replacement Project in August 2013. Some of the materials include:

  • Various sizes on SCH40 conduit, fittings, bends, segments
  • Various sizes on SCH80 conduit
  • EMT (Electrical Metallic Tubing) conduit
  • Fiberglass risers
  • Yellow poly rope, purple primer, glue, ground rods & clamps,  copper wire, expandable plugs, duct spacers
  • Custom made 20" Full Complement Bore Spacer with 4 ea. 5" & 1ea. 2" Sch40 PVC Conduits made of 3/4" HDPE

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROJECT

WEBSITE: www.newgdbridge.com 

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/newgdbridge 

TWITTER: @newgdbridge 

YOUTUBE: LBBridgeProject 

 

All Photos courtesy of the Port of Long Beach
Information Provided by the Port of Long Beach Fact Sheet

Cascade Solar Power Plant

/ Cascade Solar Plant/

P.U.S. is all about the green...ENERGY, that is! Performance Utility Supply provided utility supplies to the newly completed Cascade Solar Power Plant, located in Joshua Tree, California. 

SunEdison, a leading solar technology manufacturer and provider of solar energy services, announced last month that it had completed construction of a 24 megawatt direct current solar power plant located in the California Desert.  The Cascade solar power plant is supplying renewable electricity to San Diego Gas & Electric through a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).  Wells Fargo & Company provided tax equity financing following completion of the solar power plant. 

The 150-acre solar power plant is comprised of more than 75,000 SunEdison Silvantis™ Monocrystalline Solar PV Modules mounted to SunEdison AP90 Single Axis Trackers.  Silvantis Modules are built using SunEdison polysilicon and wafers to ensure maximum reliability and performance.  SunEdison AP90 single axis trackers help maximize energy harvest. The plant will be managed by the SunEdison Renewable Operation Center (ROC), which provides global 24/7 asset management, monitoring, field dispatch and reporting services.

The project's PPA was awarded under the California Renewable Auction Mechanism (RAM). The RAM process is designed to ensure ratepayers get energy at a low cost by using a reverse auction and standard contracts, which simplifies contracting and streamlines regulatory reviews.  To date this is the largest solar project to come on-line under the RAM program and the first RAM project constructed for SDG&E.

"It's an honor to bring the largest solar power plant interconnected through the California RAM program online," said Bob Powell, president, North America, SunEdison.  "It supports our focus on growth and the growth of the solar industry in California.  We are fortunate to work with Wells Fargo, a committed finance partner, which shares our vision for increasing the availability of renewable energy.  Their support is vital to completing projects like this one."

Performance Utility Supply started on the Cascade renewable energy project in 2013. The materials P.U.S. delivered included –

  • Various sizes on SCH40 conduit, fittings, bends, segments
  • Various sizes on SCH80 conduit
  • EMT (Electrical Metallic Tubing) conduit
  • Glue, tape, locknuts, yellow poly rope

 

SOURCE SunEdison, Inc. 
Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140319/NY86855-a
Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140319/NY86855-b
Photo - https://blogs.wellsfargo.com/environment/2014/04/financing-solar-power-sunedison-completes-24-mw-cascade-solar-power-plant/
Photo - http://www.sunedison.com/wps/wcm/connect/70c88279-4e61-4daf-bc4c-ac76b56a0803/1/Cascade+II_076.jpg?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID=70c88279-4e61-4daf-bc4c-ac76b56a0803/1

RELATED LINKS
http://www.sunedison.com

The Source at Buena Park

/ The Source/

In November 2013, Performance Utility Supply began delivering materials to The Source, a new retail destination in Southern California. The Source will be the premiere destination for the aspiring Buena Park community, also known as the “Center of the Southland,” and its surrounding areas. It is a welcomed addition to Buena Park, which lacks major retail centers.  The area is densely populated; 7.5 million residents live within a 20-mile radius. Positioned in Orange County, it will be an exciting haven for locals and out-of-town shoppers to indulge in a unique fusion of world-class shopping, dining and entertainment.

With its distinct, modern design, retail-lined streetscapes, dining patios, water features and well-manicured rooftop gardens, The Source will entice and captivate each guest as they journey through this exciting, aesthetically inspiring, dining and retail rich shopping mecca. To further enhance The Source as a highly desired and frequented destination, a health club, entertainment and nightlife concepts will be a part of the diverse experiential mix.

  • Approximately 400,000-square-foot multi-experiential retail destination
  • Dynamic and modern urban design
  • A curated selection of shopping, dining, and entertainment choices, featuring international, national, and boutique brands
  • Convenient, state-of-the-art above-grade parking structures with valet options
  • Energetic streetscapes and lively patio seating areas
  • Lush landscaping, garden walkways, water features, and more unique points of interest
  • Full integration of the latest in digital media technology
  • Special events, live entertainment, and ongoing event programming in the plazas
  • Additional office, residential, and hotel components

Since November 2013, Performance Utility Supply has provided:

  • Various sizes on SCH40 conduit, fittings, bends, segments
  • EMT (Electrical Metallic Tubing) conduit
  • Ty-Wire, glue, ground rods, copper wire, plugs, marking paint

Performance Utility supply takes pride in providing quality materials to The Source, breaking new ground in Buena Park, and helping the growth of its economy.   

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