Brawley, CA — Westcon Construction Services has been engaged by the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) to replace breaker pad foundations at the Brawley Diesel Substation—a targeted project that supports grid reliability in a region where storms and peak-season loads test critical infrastructure. IID has recently communicated with the public about grid upgrades and engagement efforts, highlighting the system investment necessary to improve resilience. (Calexico Chronicle)
Our work includes demolition of legacy foundations, excavation/backfill, rebar placement, mass concrete pours, compaction testing, and finish/curing under IID standards. The foundations are designed to anchor equipment subjected to thermal cycles and dynamic electrical forces, with reinforcing details and anchor alignments verified at pre-pour hold points. Westcon’s substation playbook—NFPA-70E awareness, energized-yard coordination, and IID-approved access controls—keeps safety at the forefront.
The relevance of this work is clear in local news. IID’s board has recently reviewed storm impacts and restoration challenges across the service territory—evidence of the environment into which these new foundations will be placed and the reliability gains they enable. As the district hardens assets and replaces aging components, precision concrete becomes a lever for stability and uptime. (Calexico Chronicle)
By delivering predictable foundations, Westcon helps IID accelerate energization schedules and reduce rework risk. The payoff is cumulative: better anchors, better equipment performance, better service for homes and businesses throughout Imperial Valley. (Calexico Chronicle)
