Projects
Undergrounding of Harbor Drive Electrical Lines
The Grand Haven Board of Light & Power (BLP) has begun the undergrounding of electrical lines along Harbor Drive in downtown Grand Haven. The work will convert the 13.2 kilovolt overhead distribution electrical lines along Harbor Drive from Columbus Avenue to Howard Avenue at a budgetary cost of $1.3 million.
The project consists of two new underground three phase circuits, padmount switchgear, sectionalizing cabinets, underground secondary conductors, and the removal of poles and overhead wire. Directional boring began in March 2025 and is expected to be completed in mid-May. Work will cease from Memorial Day through Labor Day to account for the Tourist season. The project will pick back up in the fall with the installation of new underground cable, and the removal of overhead poles and wires. The entire project is scheduled for completion by December 2025. Kent Power will be performing the work and right of way permits have already been issued by the City of Grand Haven.
There will be short interruption of electrical services to end use customers in the fall to complete this conversion. Residents and businesses will be notified by postcard in the fall prior to the interruption of services of the scheduled outages necessary to allow for the conversion.
Electrical Line Upgrades
We currently do not have any upgrade projects. In-house BLP line crews are still performing regular maintenance on our system and may work on or around your property. This maintenance work includes replacing poles, wires, and services and may require temporary power outages to facilitate this work.
Tree Trimming Project
In order to maintain reliable electric service for its over 15,000 customers, GHBLP is constantly trimming trees around the distribution system. In the colder months the BLP places its attention on trimming oak trees which are susceptible to the infectious Oak Wilt disease. Trimming these trees outside of the growing season minimizes the spread of the disease. Starting January 6th 2025, Asplundh Tree Expert crews will begin line clearance trimming on approximately 4.6 miles of power line. This work is expected to be completed in the Spring, and it will take place along Grand Ave, Robbins Rd, and Wisconsin Ave in Grand Haven, and North Shore Dr and West Spring Lake Rd in Ferrysburg and Spring Lake Township.
