MONROE - American Transmission Co. on June 21 placed in service the 18-mile, 69,000-volt Brodhead-South Monroe electric transmission line that connects the Brodhead Substation at County T, south of Brodhead, and the South Monroe Substation at 2000 5th Ave., Monroe.
Construction activities for the approximately $11 million project began in summer 2011 and were completed in spring 2012. Increased electric demand and the age and condition of the line, which was built in 1950, necessitated the rebuild.
"Work involved installing new poles, wires and insulators," said Jim Maple, ATC project manager. "While the rebuilt line followed an existing transmission line route, a new design allowed us to use longer span lengths and fewer poles."
"We'd like to thank area residents and public officials who worked with us while we improved electric reliability in the area," said Charles Gonzales, ATC senior local relations representative.
The new line is expected to improve the reliability of the electric transmission system, according to ATC. The voltage of the line will not change, but the replacement line is designed to accommodate increased electric demands and to support growth for years to come.
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin approved the new project in April 2009.
A project map is available at www.atc-projects.com.
- Tere Dunlap
Construction activities for the approximately $11 million project began in summer 2011 and were completed in spring 2012. Increased electric demand and the age and condition of the line, which was built in 1950, necessitated the rebuild.
"Work involved installing new poles, wires and insulators," said Jim Maple, ATC project manager. "While the rebuilt line followed an existing transmission line route, a new design allowed us to use longer span lengths and fewer poles."
"We'd like to thank area residents and public officials who worked with us while we improved electric reliability in the area," said Charles Gonzales, ATC senior local relations representative.
The new line is expected to improve the reliability of the electric transmission system, according to ATC. The voltage of the line will not change, but the replacement line is designed to accommodate increased electric demands and to support growth for years to come.
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin approved the new project in April 2009.
A project map is available at www.atc-projects.com.
- Tere Dunlap