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GPA GM talks the Transferring of Apra Substation from U.S. Navy, with Patti

Written by Jeremie Charfauros on January 15, 2021

General Manager of Guam Power Authority (GPA), John Benavente speaks to Patti about the transferring of the substation on Highway 5 in the village of Santa Rita, otherwise known as the Apra Substation.

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