TVA Asks for Comments on Proposed Transmission Project
November 7, 2006
BRIDGEPORT, Ala. – To improve power reliability to area industries, TVA plans to improve its transmission system in the Bridgeport area and is seeking public input on the improvements, beginning with an open house Thursday, Nov 16.
Proposed improvements include a new, five-mile 161-kilovolt transmission line. The line will extend from TVA’s Widows Creek Fossil-Winchester transmission line about four miles west of Bridgeport eastward to the industrial area northeast of Bridgeport.
TVA will present project alternatives at an open house to be held from 3 -7 p.m. CST at the North Alabama Electric Cooperative office, 41103 U.S. Highway 72, in Stevenson.
Detailed maps showing the proposed location of alternative routes for the power line will be available, and TVA staff will be on hand to answer questions, discuss potential concerns and receive comments on the proposals. A map is available.
For additional information or to submit comments, contact Missy Davis, TVA, 1101 Market St. (MR 4G), Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801, call toll free 800-362-4355, e-mail newtransline@tva.com or visit TVA’s website. The deadline for comments is Dec. 18. TVA is the nation’s largest public power provider and is completely self-financed.
TVA is the nation’s largest public power provider and is completely self financed. TVA provides power to large industries and 158 power distributors that serve approximately 8.6 million consumers in seven southeastern states. TVA also manages the Tennessee River and its tributaries to provide multiple benefits, including flood damage reduction, navigation, water quality and recreation.
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