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Thrasher - Fentress 230 kV Electric Transmission Line
This work is necessary to accommodate future load growth, uphold federal electric reliability standards, and strengthen the grid.
Benefits
- Complies with mandatory standards to ensure safety, reliability and to meet future needs
- Minimizes impact to the community and environment
- Strengthens area reliability
- Strengthens operational flexibility
Timeline
January 2026
- Project Announcement
June 2026
- Finalize: - Permitting
- Engineering
- Pre-Construction Outreach
July 2026
- Open House
- Community Outreach Continues
October 2026
- Construction to Begin
Early 2027
- Construction Complete; Restoration Begins
Construction-Related Impacts
- Your electrical service is not expected to be impacted by this project
- This project is not expected to impact traffic
- Noise levels will be minimal; permits are in place
- This project will not have environmental impact
- Access to surrounding neighborhoods may be impacted
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