Tennessee Valley Authority
Monroe, Tennessee
Power Supply Upgrade
Background
A new transmission line is needed to maintain reliable electric service and meet growing demand in the Livingston and Dale Hollow Lake areas.
TVA’s Livingston, Tennessee Substation is projected to be overloaded by the summer of 2009. Upper Cumberland EMC (UCEMC) uses this substation to serve Livingston and the south side of Dale Hollow Lake. Power facilities around the lake are already experiencing low voltage problems, and new electrical load is anticipated from new development in the area.
TVA plans a new transmission line to supply power for a new UCEMC substation that is needed to maintain reliable electric service and meet growing demand in the Livingston and Dale Hollow Lake areas. The line would extend from TVA’s existing Livingston Substation, located southwest of Dillon Pond Park near Hwy. 111, to UCEMC’s new Monroe Substation, located south of Hwy. 111 in Monroe. See map.
The project is scheduled to be completed summer 2009.
By continuing to provide affordable, reliable power, TVA and distributors of TVA power will help ensure continued economic health and growth in the area.
Public involvement
TVA’s process for siting new transmission projects is designed to allow public input at all stages. TVA is committed to working with area stakeholders to address concerns during the course of the project. Comments received during the comment period will be used in reaching a decision on the proposed action.
TVA will hold an open house to discuss the proposed transmission line project. Details are as follows:
Thursday, February 28, 2008
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CST
Livingston First United Methodist Church
Family Life Center
104 Roberts Street
Livingston, Tennessee 38570
TVA representatives will be available at the open house to provide information and answer questions. Large maps showing the alternative transmission line routes will be available.
TVA is interested in receiving comments on the potential of the proposed action to affect the environment or historic properties and would like to identify any other issues associated with this proposal.
If you have special needs, please contact Tanya Adams at least five days prior to the meeting toll-free at 800-362-4355.
If you cannot attend the meeting but have questions or comments, contact Allen Miller. All written comments on this proposed action should be sent to TVA no later than March 28, 2008.
Map
The map is a PDF file requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader. Use the zoom tool to view details of the map and allow time for it to reload. If you have questions or need help understanding the map, please contact TVA.
The map shows the network of alternative routes TVA is considering for the proposed transmission line.
Environmental reviews
The appropriate National Environmental Policy Act reviews will be conducted to ensure that the environmental impacts are minimized. TVA attempts to minimize any land requirements, private property impacts, and environmental impacts associated with this project.
Project schedule
Open house: February 28, 2008
Comments accepted: through March 28, 2008
Determine preferred route for field surveys: spring 2008
Begin contacting property owners for permission to survey: spring 2008
Begin field surveys and environmental reviews: spring 2008
Begin right-of-way acquisitions: fall 2008
Begin construction: spring 2009
Line in service: summer 2009
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