Fulton Cut–Reed Island Electric Relocation Project

The contractor will work Monday through Saturday, for up to 10-hours each day.*

*Schedule is subject to change. 

The main goal of this project is to lower a section of existing underground electric conduit and relocate a manhole to place the line deeper underground, ensuring it does not interfere with the excavation of the new canal. This will clear the way for the Harbour Waterway Special District’s canal construction, which will connect to a new harbor linked to the St. Johns River. In the future, this canal may also provide access to a new marina and the canals within the St. Johns Landing Estates neighborhood

This work will include the relocation of an existing electric manhole and lowering of the underground electric main feeder line along the project route (see the below map). This work will take place primarily on City of Jacksonville property and utility easements, and on Reed Island.

The contractor will install the new underground conduit with a technique called horizontal directional drilling (HDD). HDD requires very little excavation, reduces construction duration, and is less disruptive to the surrounding area. Once the conduit is installed, JEA contractor crews will then return to install the new electric cables.

During the project, area residents may notice increased vehicular traffic around the project area and some construction-related noise. For the safety of our crews, de-watering pumps to remove ground water may be required prior to excavation. If required, these pump systems will operate continuously throughout the project.