PSE&G’s Delivery Project and Construction (DP&C) organization required the project schedule to be divided into two major work categories-Inside Plant (IP) (defined as work performed within the confines of the station fence line) and Outside Plant (OP) (defined as all other work outside the confines of the station fence line).

Inside Plant Requirements at:

• Penn’s Neck Substation

At the Penn’s Neck Substation, the objective is to replace necessary relays and other equipment as necessary to enable the existing LP22K position to become a full 69-kV line position.

• Lawrence Switching Station

At the Lawrence Switching Station the objective is to install a new 69-kV position consisting of circuit breaker, disconnect switch, relays, etc, connected to the 69kV Bus Section No. 1 (230-69kV T4 Transformer).

Outside Plant Requirements at:

• Lawrence Switching Station and Penns Neck Substation

Install a new 69-kV line between Lawrence Switching Station and Penns Neck Substation utilizing existing idle transmission wire where possible.

• Branchburg Switching Station Capacitor Bank:

The project requires the installation of two 500kV, 200MVAR Shunt Capacitor Banks.

• Elroy Switching Station:

Replace line 5017 relays using microprocessor-based relays.

• Deans Switching Station:

Replace line 5019 relays using microprocessor-based relays.

The installation of a new water and sanitary system is required for the new control building in the 500kV Cap Bank yard.

RESPONSIBILITY:

Jois Construction Management was responsible for developing integrated project schedules for PSE&G’s Penn’s Neck 69kV Network and Branchburg Switching Capacitor Bank projects following meetings with various Department Project Managers. Baseline schedules were established for projects to reflect the original planned sequence and critical path of the project. The baseline was used to provide data points for measuring progress. The scope included all engineering, design, permitting, approvals etc., and performing all installation, station site work including equipment, grading, fencing, landscaping, and drainage as necessary culminating in testing and commissioning of the completed work.