September 14, 2004
Retrieving the Unused Cables
Orcas to Shaw Crossing
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A 25kV Orcas to Shaw cable was recovered. Special care was taken in the retrieval, as OPALCO intends to reuse the cable at a future time
Right: The beach at Orcas prior to the project start. The red conduit is intended for the new fiber optic cable. The white conduit holds the cable that was cut and retrieved. The cast iron cable protectors are covering existing OPALCO 69kV power cables. The black cable in no conduit is a composite cable that has been abandoned by OPALCO, the fiber portion of which is still in use by CenturyTel.
Below: Preparing to cut the cable at the Orcas South landing prior to retrieval.
Below Right: The cable is lifted out of the water by a crane prior to being reeled up.
