(CUC) — The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation would like to inform the general public that there will be scheduled power service interruptions in December 2023 as CUC continues its ongoing system maintenance.
Friday, Dec. 1, 2023
• Power Service Interruption Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Areas Affected: Koblerville (Alaguan St.)
• Water Wells Affected: None
• Wastewater Facility Affected: None
• Traffic Lights Affected: None
• Purpose: For the CUC linemen to replace a rotted power pole with a concrete pole.
Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023
Power Service Interruption Time: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Areas Affected: Susupe (from the Arizona Building south to the Mt. Carmel Cathedral traffic light
• Water Wells Affected: None
• Wastewater Facility Affected: A5
• Traffic Lights Affected: Susupe (near Mt. Carmel Cathedral)
Momentary Power Service Interruption Time: 6 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.
• Areas Affected: Susupe (from Sun Palace area south to the Arizona Building)
• Water Wells Affected: None
• Wastewater Facility Affected: A5
• Traffic Lights Affected: Marianas High School and Joeten Susupe
Purpose: For the CUC linemen to relocate two concrete power poles under the DPW Route 33 project.
Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023
• Power Service Interruption Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Areas Affected: Tanapag
• Water Wells Affected: None
• Wastewater Facility Affected: None
• Traffic Lights Affected: None
• Purpose: For the CUC linemen to replace two wooden power poles with concrete poles.
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023
Power Service Interruption Time: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Areas Affected: Portions of Chalan Tun Kiyoshi Rd. and Pontan Dr.
• Water Wells Affected: KV9, KV11, KV12, KV13, KV16, KV17, KV111, KV116
• Wastewater Facility Affected: None
• Traffic Lights Affected: None
Momentary Power Service Interruption Time: 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Areas Affected: Chalan Tun Kiyoshi Rd. and Pontan Dr.
• Water Well(s) Affected: KV9, KV11, KV12, KV13, KV16, KV17, KV111, KV116
• Wastewater Facility Affected: None
• Traffic Lights Affected: None
Purpose: For the CUC linemen to replace three existing 55 feet concrete poles with 45 feet concrete poles.
Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023
Power Service Interruption Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Areas Affected: Smiling Cove Marina (Marine Enforcement Facility)
• Water Wells Affected: None
• Wastewater Facility Affected: None
• Traffic Lights Affected: None
Momentary Power Service Interruption Time: 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Areas Affected: Smiling Cove Marina (Marine Enforcement Facility), Industrial Dr. (Shell Marianas, Winners Gas, Mobil Oil Marianas, Division of Customs, Saipan Shipping Company, Inc., Saipan Stevedore, Commonwealth Ports Authority, and portions of the U.S. Army Reserve facilities), and Lower Base (Sea Plane Ramp Pl.)
• Water Wells Affected: None
• Wastewater Facility Affected: S1 and S3
• Traffic Lights Affected: None
Purpose: For the CUC linemen to replace five 45 feet wooden power poles with concrete poles.
Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023
• Power Service Interruption Time: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Areas Affected: El Torro Dandan, Kannat Tabla, Airport Road San Vicente, Dandan, Baptist School, Dandan Middle School, Northern Marianas College, Isley Field, Obyan, CPA/Airport, As Lito, Chalan Msgr. Martinez Road, Saipan International School, Tottotville, Chalan Joaquin Doi Rd, St. Jude Church, and portions of Chalan Kanoa
• Water Wells Affected: Obyan Well Field, Isley Well Field, Kobler Well Field, and As Lito Well Field
o Water services to the following Tank Service Areas or TSAs may be affected by tank water levels: As Terlaje TSA, Kannat Tabla TSA, San Vicente TSA, Dandan TSA, and Isley TSA
• Wastewater Facility Affected: A8, A10, A12, A13, A14, A15, W8, W10
• Traffic Lights Affected: As Terlaje, Dandan (near Shell), San Vicente (near Iglesia ni Cristo), and As Lito/As Perdido Intersection
• Purpose: For the CUC linemen to replace one 45 feet wooden power pole with a concrete pole and to replace two 50 feet wooden power pole with 55 feet concrete poles.
Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023
Power Service Interruption Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Areas Affected: Smiling Cove Marina (Marine Enforcement Facility)
• Water Wells Affected: None
• Wastewater Facility Affected: None
• Traffic Lights Affected: None
Momentary Power Service Interruption Time: 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Areas Affected: Lower Base (CUC Power Plant No. 1 and DFW), Puerto Rico (CPA Seaport, Saipan Shipping Co., Division of Customs, Mobil Oil Marianas, Shell Marianas, and portions of the U.S. Army Reserve facilities), and Smiling Cove Marina (Marine Enforcement Facility)
• Water Wells Affected: None
• Wastewater Facility Affected: S1 and S3
• Traffic Lights Affected: None
Purpose: For the CUC linemen to replace five 45 feet wooden power poles with concrete poles.
Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023
Power Service Interruption Time: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Areas Affected: Lower Base (the CUC Power Plant No. 1 and DFW)
• Water Wells Affected: None
• Wastewater Facility Affected: None
• Traffic Lights Affected: None
Momentary Power Service Interruption Time: 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Areas Affected: Lower Base (CUC Power Plant No. 1 and DFW), CUC Lab and Water Division, Puerto Rico, Sadog Tasi Treatment Plant, and Lower Navy Hill
• Water Wells Affected: PR164
• Wastewater Facility Affected: S1, S3, and Sadog Tasi Treatment Plant
• Traffic Lights Affected: Puerto Rico and Lower Navy Hill
Purpose: For the CUC linemen to replace four wooden power poles with concrete poles.
Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023
Power Service Interruption Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Areas Affected: CUC Lab and Water Division, Puerto Rico, and Sadog Tasi Treatment Plant
• Water Wells Affected: PR164
• Wastewater Facility Affected: Sadog Tasi Treatment Plant
• Traffic Lights Affected: None
Momentary Power Service Interruption Time: 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Areas Affected: Lower Base (CUC Power Plant No. 1 and DFW), CUC Lab and Water Division, Puerto Rico, Sadog Tasi Treatment Plant, and Lower Navy Hill
• Water Wells Affected: PR164
• Wastewater Facility Affected: S1, S3, and Sadog Tasi Treatment Plant
• Traffic Lights Affected: Puerto Rico and Lower Navy Hill
Purpose: For the CUC linemen to replace one 40 feet and five 45 feet wooden power poles with concrete poles.
Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023
Power Service Interruption Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Areas Affected: CUC Lab and Water Division, Puerto Rico, and Sadog Tasi Treatment Plant (see attached map with a red circle)
• Water Wells Affected: PR164
• Wastewater Facility Affected: Sadog Tasi Treatment Plant
• Traffic Lights Affected: None
Momentary Power Service Interruption Time: 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Areas Affected: Lower Base (CUC Power Plant No. 1 and DFW), CUC Lab and Water Division, Puerto Rico, Sadog Tasi Treatment Plant, and Lower Navy Hill
• Water Wells Affected: PR164
• Wastewater Facility Affected: S1, S3, and Sadog Tasi Treatment Plant
• Traffic Lights Affected: Puerto Rico and Lower Navy Hill
Purpose: For the CUC linemen to replace five 45 feet wooden power poles with concrete poles.
Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023
Power Service Interruption Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Areas Affected: CUC Lab and Water Division, Puerto Rico, and Sadog Tasi Treatment Plant
• Water Wells Affected: PR164
• Wastewater Facility Affected: Sadog Tasi Treatment Plant
• Traffic Lights Affected: None
Momentary Power Service Interruption Time: 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Areas Affected: Lower Base (the CUC Power Plant No. 1 and DFW), CUC Lab and Water Division, Puerto Rico, Sadog Tasi Treatment Plant, and Lower Navy Hill
• Water Wells Affected: PR164
• Wastewater Facility Affected: S1, S3, and Sadog Tasi Treatment Plant
• Traffic Lights Affected: Puerto Rico and Lower Navy Hill
Purpose: For the CUC linemen to replace five 45 feet wooden power poles with concrete poles.
Friday, Dec. 29, 2023
Power Service Interruption Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Areas Affected: CUC Lab and Water Division, Puerto Rico, and Sadog Tasi Treatment Plant
• Water Wells Affected: PR164
• Wastewater Facility Affected: Sadog Tasi Treatment Plant
• Traffic Lights Affected: None
Momentary Power Service Interruption Time: 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Areas Affected: Lower Base (CUC Power Plant No. 1 and DFW), CUC Lab and Water Division, Puerto Rico, Sadog Tasi Treatment Plant, and Lower Navy Hill
• Water Wells Affected: PR164
• Wastewater Facility Affected: S1, S3, and Sadog Tasi Treatment Plant
• Traffic Lights Affected: Puerto Rico and Lower Navy Hill
Purpose: For the CUC linemen to replace five 45 feet wooden power poles with concrete poles.
CUC appreciates the public’s understanding and patience during these power service interruptions.
CUC continues to work diligently to minimize any inconvenience to its customers. For more information, contact the CUC Customer Hotline at (670) 236-4333 or monitor its Facebook page for the latest updates (https://www.facebook.com/CommonwealthUtilitiesCorporation/).
