Victory Blvd to Van Nuys Blvd 34.5KV Underground Conduit

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is executing a 34.5 kilovolt line extension project in the Van Nuys neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. The scope of work involves the installation of approximately 9,000 feet of underground conduit and 15 pre-cast vaults, each measuring 9 feet wide by 17 feet long. The project route begins on Victory Blvd at Blewett Ave, proceeds east to Van Nuys Blvd, and continues south to Friar St. Operational requirements include the excavation of a 3-foot-wide trench for the conduit run and the digging of pits for the vault placements. Following the installation, the contractor is responsible for backfilling all excavated trenches and the full restoration and resurfacing of affected street surfaces. This project is classified under NAICS code 237130 and has been filed with a Notice of Exemption under California Environmental Quality Act Section 15303, Class 3, for small utility extensions. David Norris serves as the primary environmental specialist and point of contact for the agency.