VIDEO: Demolition Underway at Future Energy Park site
Demolition is on schedule at the site of Holland’s future Energy Park. Over the past months, the Holland BPW has completed demolition of nearly all parcels of land necessary for the construction of the new power plant. Currently, contractors are tackling the largest of the… Read More»
HBPW Approves Contracts for Turbines & HRSG units
Development of the Holland Energy Park is progressing on schedule with the Board’s recent approval of three important equipment purchases. First, the HBPW contracted with Siemens on the purchase of two natural gas combustion turbines for $37.7 million. Against bids from two other global manufacturers,… Read More»
City Council Approves Land Transfer
In accordance with Michigan PA 425, Holland City Council has approved a land transfer from the Holland Charter Township for a portion of the future site of our community’s new Energy Park. The land consists of the region east of Fairbanks Avenue and north of… Read More»
The Process of Engaging an EPC Contractor Continues
We receive a lot of calls from contractors and other local businesses interested in bidding for work on the new energy generating facility. Although we are currently in the process of engaging an EPC contractor who will be making the purchasing decisions for the plant,… Read More»
Local Fire Departments Conduct Exercise at Future Energy Park Site
Over 30 firefighters from four local fire departments participated in a smoke-out exercise at Fifth St. and Fairbanks last Saturday. The City of Holland, City of Zeeland, Park Township and Holland Township fire departments each took part in the exercise, which they have called a… Read More»
Holland BPW Reuses Materials at Future Power Plant Site and Supports Charities
May 21, 2014, Holland, MI –. The Holland Board of Public Works (HBPW) announced its extensive efforts to reuse and recycle materials at the 26-acre site of Holland’s future power plant today. The site contains a wide variety of items that the utility will move… Read More»
Official Statement Now Available for Bonds
The Official Statement from the City of Holland for its $158.84 million bond offer is now available. Find a downloadable PDF of the statement here.
Holland Approves Sale of Bonds to Finance New Power Plant
News Release Release Date: 3/19/2014 Contact: Anne Saliers (616) 355-1658 HOLLAND APPROVES SALE OF BONDS TO FINANCE NEW POWER PLANT March 19, 2014, Holland, Michigan – The City of Holland City Council and the Holland Board of Public Works Board of Directors voted, in a… Read More»
Bond Sale Information Available
UPDATE: While the initial bond sale is now complete, further bond information is available through the Electronic Municipal Market Access Website (CUSIP 435182) or through your trusted financial adviser.
HBPW EPC Package Available
The BPW is performing a prequalification of potential bidders for the Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) design/build contract. The prequalification process is applicable to potential bidders that have been identified by BPW’s U.S. market information, solicitation to the BPW directly by design and construction firms, and… Read More»