Project Overview
Consumers Energy, one of the nation’s largest utilities serving 6.5 million customers, required a highly reliable communications network to support its power system operations. Newkirk was called on to build the 67-site, 800 MHz communication network. Newkirk directed and conducted site development and electrical work for the project and is currently managing maintenance of the system including tower structure and lighting, mechanical and electrical equipment and grounds.
Project: Consumers Energy Emergency Communications System
Type: Telecommunications
Location: Statewide in Michigan
Role: General Contractor – Self Perform