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Conversions · Distribution · Utilities

Lago Vista

The purpose of this project was to convert Lago Vista Substation’s voltages of 6 feeders from 7.2kV to 14.4kV to improve reliability in the area.
This project covered 65 miles of overhead distribution lines and 18 miles of underground distribution systems, 600 transformers, 50 reclosers, 12 sectionalizers and 3 capacitor banks, which had to be converted to 14.4kV for the “make ready” portion of the work. M&S Engineering personnel performed field investigations, GIS mapping and took inventory of the existing systems, then provided detailed design work for the modifications to spacing, framing types, insulator arrangements, cross-arms and dual voltage equipment (7.2×14.4kV) required to accommodate the higher voltage, yet remain in operation at 7200v, until “day of” switching. The sectionalizing and planning portion of the work was closely coordinated with PEC operations and maintenance personnel to allow continuous operations while construction crews performed their fieldwork. M&S provided inspection services during construction and installation activities to ensure adherence to design and PEC standards.

Once construction activities were completed, M&S personnel then provided customer outage notifications (mail outs & phone calls) for 6 separate ½ day outages that would be required for “day of” conversion activities. To minimize customer outage times and interruptions, actual “day of” conversions were performed on 6 different days spanning 8 months (3 spring, 3 fall). M&S planners organized field crews, provided switching operations, which included use of a mobile substation and back feed for critical load customers. M&S personnel provided tailboard safety instructions to line crews, job hazard assessments and traffic plans for each ½ day outage. Additionally, M&S personnel coordinated marshalling activities, traffic control, flaggers and catering at 4 different locations to accommodate 50+ bucket trucks and construction crews.

This is the start of a Successful Relationship

Testimonials

Highest Level of Professional Engineering

M&S has been Southstar’s Civil Engineer for over 7 years and our success is a direct result of their stellar work. From their leadership down to the company’s focus and ideals M&S represents the highest level of professional engineering. They are focused on their client and understand our goals and challenges. Southstar would not be the company nor our projects be the success they are unless we had M&S by our side.

Thad Rutherford
Southstar Communities

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2020-06-12T13:19:22-05:00

Thad Rutherford
Southstar Communities

M&S has been Southstar’s Civil Engineer for over 7 years and our success is a direct result of their stellar work. From their leadership down to the company’s focus and ideals M&S represents the highest level of professional engineering. They are focused on their client and understand our goals and challenges. Southstar would not be the company nor our projects be the success they are unless we had M&S by our side.

Focused on Developing Relationships

This partnership we have forged will launch our District well into the future. With a supportive Board we have focused on developing relationships that bond us with our consultants as partners rather than tools that we use. We feel that we have a very symbiotic relationship with our team at M&S.

Mike Taylor
Crystal Clear Special Utility District - General Manager

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2020-06-12T13:22:11-05:00

Mike Taylor
Crystal Clear Special Utility District - General Manager

This partnership we have forged will launch our District well into the future. With a supportive Board we have focused on developing relationships that bond us with our consultants as partners rather than tools that we use. We feel that we have a very symbiotic relationship with our team at M&S.

Project Coordination Heroes

M&S is one of the most responsive firms that I have worked with, which improves our project coordination process.

Tim S. Gescheidle,
AIA

M&S Engineering
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2020-09-17T14:01:58-05:00

Tim S. Gescheidle,
AIA

M&S is one of the most responsive firms that I have worked with, which improves our project coordination process.

True Partners

The staff at M&S has been fundamental in building the CIP for Crystal Clear SUD and in guiding the board of directors in all aspects of the overall concepts utilized.  They have been able to explain things in manageable segments that have assured understanding at all director experience levels.  We greatly appreciate their professionalism and true partnership with the Crystal Clear organization.

Donald Bosworth ,
Crystal Clear Special Utility District - Board President

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2020-09-17T14:04:16-05:00

Donald Bosworth ,
Crystal Clear Special Utility District - Board President

The staff at M&S has been fundamental in building the CIP for Crystal Clear SUD and in guiding the board of directors in all aspects of the overall concepts utilized.  They have been able to explain things in manageable segments that have assured understanding at all director experience levels.  We greatly appreciate their professionalism and true partnership with the Crystal Clear organization.
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