Rocky Point Circuit 1 Conversion Project
We are converting 6.5 miles of power lines between Shaw Hwy and Island Creek to allow for more capacity. This process involves changing the wire from the current size to a much larger one, modifying the hardware on the poles, and changing out most poles. To support the larger wire, we must add more poles in the line or shorten the distance between the poles. Making these modifications enables us to increase the load capacity.
September 7, 2023 Update – The third mile of conversion is complete, and we have started working on the fourth mile. We should begin setting poles next week and pulling the new wire a few weeks later.
August 1, 2023 Update – The second mile of conversion from the Saratoga Subdivision to Navillus Blvd. is complete. We are currently working on the third mile beginning at Navillus Blvd. We are setting new poles and will start pulling the new wire within the next few weeks.
July 5, 2023 Update – The first mile of conversion from the Cross Creek Subdivision to the Saratoga Subdivision is complete. We are currently working on the second mile from the Saratoga Subdivision to Navillus Blvd. All the poles are set, and the new wire has been pulled in but is not in use yet. We will start transferring the load within the next two weeks.
Blind Bridge Circuit 6 Conversion Project – Browntown Road
We are converting (replacing the current wire with a much larger wire) around 4.2 miles of line from Highway 11 to Highway 50 to assist with load growth. This conversion enables us to increase the load capacity.
September 7, 2023 Update – The poles have been set for the first mile, and we will start pulling the wire next week.
August 1, 2023 Update – This project is starting today.
Current Wire vs New Wire Comparison Photos
Transmission Line Project
We are replacing our current wood poles with galvanized steel poles from our Penderlea Switching Station to our Six Forks Substation (around seven miles). In addition to replacing the poles, we are converting (replacing the current wire with a much larger wire) the lines. These improvements will assist in helping us harden our system, which makes our system more reliable.
September 19, 2023 Update – The poles have arrived, and construction has started.
August 1, 2023 Update – The existing wood transmission poles have been moved over. However, we are waiting on the new steel poles to be delivered before we can start installing them, which has delayed the project. Current estimates have the poles arriving in late September.
July 5, 2023 Update – We are moving the existing wood transmission poles over so the new galvanized steel poles can stay in the same right of way. After moving the existing poles, we will install the new galvanized steel poles. We should start installing the new poles in mid to late July.
Right-of-Way Tree Trimming
In September, we will be trimming trees in the Richardson and River Landing areas.