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115 kV Electric Transmission Line Rebuild Project

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Benefits

  • Maintains current right of way
  • New structures located in the same general location as existing structures
  • Complies with mandatory standards to ensure safety, reliability and to meet future needs
  • Minimizes impact to the community and environment
  • Replaces aging infrastructure

Timeline (View Full Timeline)

  • Summer 2022: Field surveying and soil boring work
  • 2025-2026: Construction begins in Tunis, North Carolina and works northwest to the Town of Murfreesboro
  • Late 2026: Construction expected to finish in Boykins, Virginia

This schedule is subject to change, pending any technical or inclement weather delays.

Danger Trees

Identifying danger trees in the electric transmission right of way is an important step in the preconstruction process. Danger trees are trees located outside the right of way that have the potential to fall within 10 feet of the transmission line. Removing this vegetation is necessary to maintain safe and dependable electric service in your community.

In late June 2024, a certified pilot will conduct danger tree surveys along the 27-mile electric transmission line between Tunis and Boykins substations using an FAA-registered drone. Using drones to identify danger trees is safe, efficient, accurate, and leaves a small carbon footprint.
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Key Information

  • Flights are conducted between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
  • Flights are expected between June 19 and July 3, 2024. Flights are weather-dependent and subject to change.
  • Noise levels are minimal during flight, though they are moderate during takeoff and landing.
  • Drones fly at an approximate height of 200 to 300 feet.
  • Drones are FAA-registered and are operated by certified drone pilots.
  • Fixed-wing drones are used for surveys. Please see the reference photo for an example.

Construction Related Impacts

Service Interruption

Your electric service is not expected to be impacted by this project.

Traffic

This project is not expected to impact traffic.

Noise

Noise levels will be moderate; permits are in place.

Environment

This project will not have environmental impacts.

Neighborhood

Access to surrounding neighborhoods will not be impacted.

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