(Commonwealth Utilities Corp.) — There will be scheduled power service interruptions during November as CUC continues its ongoing system maintenance.
Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023
Power Service Interruption Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Areas Affected: Gualo Rai (XO Market, Marianas Repair, Pumpkin St., and String Beans Ave.)
• Water Wells Affected: None
• Wastewater Facility Affected: None
• Traffic Lights Affected: None
Purpose: For the CUC linemen to replace two wooden power poles to concrete, and to remove and re-install 3-phase bank transformers.
Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023
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 (Marina Enforcement Facility), Industrial Dr. (Shell Marianas, Winners Gas, Mobil Oil Marianas, Division of Customs Service, Saipan Shipping Company, Inc., Saipan Stevedore, Commonwealth Ports Authority, and portions of the U.S. Army Reserve), and Lower Base (Sea Plane Ramp Pl.).
• Water Wells Affected: None
• Wastewater Facility Affected: S-1 and S-3
• Traffic Lights Affected: None
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
Purpose: For the CUC linemen to replace five 45 feet wooden primary power poles to concrete.
Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023
Momentary Power Service Interruption Time: 6 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• Areas Affected: Susupe (from Sun Palace area south to Arizona Building).
• Water Wells Affected: None
• Wastewater Facility Affected: A-6
• Traffic Lights Affected: Marianas High School and Joeten Susupe
Power Service Interruption Time: 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• Areas Affected: Susupe (partial).
• Water Well(s) Affected: None
• Wastewater Facility Affected: A-6
• Traffic Lights Affected: Joeten Susupe
Purpose: For the CUC linemen to replace one 45 foot wooden primary power pole to concrete and decommission one 45 foot concrete pole under the DPW Route 33 project.
Power Service Interruption Time: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Areas Affected: Susupe (from Arizona Building south to the Mt. Carmel Cathedral Traffic Light)
• Water Wells Affected: None
• Wastewater Facility Affected: None
• Traffic Lights Affected: Susupe (near Mr. Carmel Cathedral)
Purpose: For the CUC linemen to relocate three 45 feet concrete poles under the DPW Route 33 project.
Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023
Power Service Interruption Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Areas Affected: Chalan Laulau (Nguus Dr. and McDonald’s)
• Water Wells Affected: None
• Wastewater Facility Affected: None
• Traffic Lights Affected: None
Purpose: For the CUC linemen to replace one wooden primary power pole with a 3-phase transformer bank to concrete.
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023
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 Service, Saipan Shipping Company Inc., Saipan Stevedore, Commonwealth Ports Authority, and portions of the U.S. Army Reserve), and Lower Base (Sea Plane Ramp Pl.).
• Water Wells Affected: None
• Wastewater Facility Affected: S-1 and S-3
• Traffic Lights Affected: None
Power Service Interruption Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Areas Affected: Industrial Dr. (portions of the U.S. Army Reserve)
• Water Wells Affected: None
• Wastewater Facility Affected: None
• Traffic Lights Affected: None
Purpose: For the CUC linemen to replace five 45 feet wooden primary poles to concrete.
Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023
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 Wells Affected: None
• Wastewater Facility Affected: None
• Traffic Lights Affected: None
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: None
• Wastewater Facility Affected: None
• Traffic Lights Affected: None
Purpose: For the CUC linemen to replace four existing 55 feet concrete poles to 45 feet concrete poles.
Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023
Power Service Interruption Time: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Areas Affected: El Toro, Dandan; Kannat Tabla; Baptist School; Airport Road, San Vicente; Lower & Upper Dandan; Dandan Middle School; Northern Marianas College; Isley Field; Obyan; Commonwealth Ports Authority/Airport; As Lito; Chalan Msgr. Martinez Rd; Saipan International School; Tottotville; Chalan Joaquin Doi Rd; St. Jude Church; and portions of Chalan Kanoa.
• Water Wells Affected: None
• Wastewater Facility Affected: None
• 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 foot wooden primary power pole to concrete, and to replace two (2) 45 feet wooden power poles to 55 feet concrete poles.
Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023
Power Service Interruption Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Areas Affected: Capital Hill (Egigi Dr.)
• Water Wells Affected: None
• Wastewater Facility Affected: None
• Traffic Lights Affected: None
Purpose: For the CUC linemen to replace four 45 feet wooden primary power poles to concrete.
Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023
Momentary Power Service Interruption Time: 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Areas Affected: Smiling Cove Marina (Marine Enforcement Facility), Industrial Dr. (Shell Marianas, Winners Gas, Mobil Oil Marianas, Division of Customs Service, Saipan Shipping Company Inc., Saipan Stevedore, Commonwealth Ports Authority, and portions of the U.S. Army Reserve), and Lower Base (Sea Plane Ramp Pl.)
• Water Wells Affected: None
• Wastewater Facility Affected: S-1 and S-3
• Traffic Lights Affected: None
Power Service Interruption Time: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Areas Affected: Industrial Dr. (Shell Marianas, Winners Gas, and portions of the U.S. Army Reserve)
• Water Wells Affected: None
• Wastewater Facility Affected: None
• Traffic Lights Affected: None
Purpose: For the CUC linemen to replace four 45 feet wooden primary power poles to concrete.
Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023
Power Service Interruption Time: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Areas Affected: Smiling Cove Marina (Marina Enforcement Facility), Industrial Dr. (Shell Marianas, Winners Gas, Mobil Oil Marianas, Division of Customs Service, Saipan Shipping Company Inc., Saipan Stevedore, Commonwealth Ports Authority, and portions of the U.S. Army Reserve), Lower Base (Sea Plane Ramp Pl.), Puerto Rico, and Upper & Lower Navy Hill.
• Water Wells Affected: None
• Wastewater Facility Affected: None
• Traffic Lights Affected: Puerto Rico and Lower Navy Hill
Purpose: For the CUC linemen to replace two 50 feet and three 45 feet wooden power poles to concrete.
Monday, Nov. 27, 2023
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-1 and DFW), Puerto Rico (CPA Seaport, Saipan Shipping Company, Division of Customs Service, Mobil Oil Marianas, Shell Marianas, and partial of the U.S. Army Reserve), and Smiling Cove Marina (Marine Enforcement Facility).
• Water Wells Affected: None
• Wastewater Facility Affected: None
• Traffic Lights Affected: None
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
Purpose: For the CUC linemen to place four 45 feet wooden primary power poles to concrete.
Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023
Momentary Power Service Interruption Time: 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Areas Affected: Susupe and partial of Chalan Kanoa
• Water Wells Affected: None
• Wastewater Facility Affected: None
• Traffic Lights Affected: None
Power Service Interruption Time: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Areas Affected: Susupe (Nauru Lp., Pisao Pl., and Texas Rd.)
• Water Wells Affected: None
• Wastewater Facility Affected: None
• Traffic Lights Affected: None
Purpose: For the CUC linemen to replace four 45 feet wooden primary power poles to concrete, and to remove and re-install two sets of 3-phase transformer banks.
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 (https://www.facebook.com/CommonwealthUtilitiesCorporation/).
