In-City Generation Project – New York Power Authority
New York, New York

DMJM+HARRIS was selected by the New York Power Authority to perform program and construction management for the installation of 11 gas turbine generators at seven New York City sites. Installed at the direction of the State of New York, this additional generation capacity is critical to maintaining system reliability and adequacy, and an essential step in preparing the state for deregulation.

There are seven distinct gas turbine generator projects within this $500 million program. The requirements for geotechnical and structural work had to be determined separately for each site. The locations were selected utilizing constructibility criteria, such as proximity to Con Edison substations, proximity of adequate natural gas supply and city water, and site availability and conditions. By deploying a 60-person project staff of construction services and engineering personnel to work with the many contractors and unions involved, DMJM+HARRIS met the critical milestone date for substantial completion, avoiding the widespread blackouts that were expected to accompany the August 2001 heat wave.