Tennessee Valley Authority
Union City, Tennessee
Power Supply Upgrade
Union City Electric System proposes to build a new substation in Union City, Tennessee and TVA proposes to build about 3 miles of transmission line to power the substation. The new transmission facilities are needed due to growth, which is causing equipment at two existing substations to approach overload conditions.
TVA’s proposed route minimizes overall project impacts.
The proposed route would begin at TVA’s Union City-Tiptonville 161-kilovolt line on the west side of Highway 45. The line would head north for three miles, crossing Hwy. 184, and end at the proposed South Fifth Street Substation.
Approximately 10 property tracts are affected by the new right-of-way.
The transmission line would consist of steel pole structures centered on a 100-foot-wide right-of-way.
TVA will work with property owners to obtain easements for construction and maintenance of the line. Property owners retain possession of the property and are compensated for the easement at fair market value.
The new facilities are expected to be in service October 2010.
By continuing to provide affordable, reliable power, TVA and the distributors of TVA power will help ensure continued economic health and growth in the area.
Map
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Map of proposed transmission line route (PDF, 4.4 mb)
Environmental Reviews
The appropriate National Environmental Policy Act review 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
Begin contacting property owners for permission to survey: spring 2009
Begin field surveys and environmental reviews: summer 2009
Begin Construction: summer 2010
Line in-service: October 2010
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