Berwick Electric Commission Capital Budget
5-Year Capital Investment Plan (2025–2030)
The Town of Berwick and Berwick Electric Commission are investing in our community’s future through a five-year capital improvement plan. This plan helps ensure that essential infrastructure—like power systems, streetlights, and water facilities—remains safe, reliable, and ready to support growth.
Year 1 (2025–26): Investing in Core Infrastructure
- Hydro Dam Refurbishment – $2 million toward replacing and updating generators as part of a multi-year $6 million project.
- Line and Transformer Upgrades – Replacing and adding transformers to strengthen power reliability.
- AMI Project (Smart Metering) – Beginning a multi-year modernization of the electric metering system.
- Bezanson Substation Security – Installing new video cameras for safety and monitoring.
- Ongoing Maintenance – Line upgrades, fuses, pole inventory replenishment, and new streetlights as needed.
Total Year 1 Investment: $2,850.405 million
Year 2 (2026–27): Continuing Major Projects
- Hydro Dam Refurbishment – Continued funding for the $6 million refurbishment.
- AMI Project (Smart Metering) – Year 2 implementation phase.
- Financial System – Preparing for a new finance system to go live in 2027.
- Substation Tie Switch – Replacement following damage from a 2025/26 incident.
- Transformer Spare & Maintenance – Ensuring adequate backup supply.
Total Year 2 Investment: $4.463,068 million
Year 3 (2027–28): Steady Progress
- Transformer Brow Structure – Structural improvement for reliability.
- AMI Project – Continued smart metering deployment.
- Line and Lighting Maintenance – Pole and streetlight upgrades as needed.
Total Year 3 Investment: $268,562
Year 4 (2028–29): Fleet and Growth Investments
- Vehicle Replacement – New heavy-duty pickup truck replacing aging fleet equipment.
- Transformers for South Berwick Development – Supporting new growth areas.
- Ongoing Maintenance – Poles and lighting upgrades.
Total Year 4 Investment: $360,016
Year 5 (2029–30): Safety and Modernization
- Dam Safety Studies – Studies for South River and Burnt Dam to ensure ongoing compliance and safety.
- Solar Garden Cameras – Security camera upgrades for solar facility.
- Digger Truck Replacement – Upgrading aging service equipment.
Total Year 5 Investment: $453,500
Funding Summary
These projects are funded through a mix of depreciation reserves, government grants, and limited borrowing.
Total planned investment over five years: $8,395,551 million
This plan reflects our long-term commitment to reliable services, community safety, and sustainable infrastructure for all Berwick residents.