ATC’s Application for Power Line Deemed Complete by Commission
American Transmission Co.’s application for approval to construct a new transmission line from Vienna to the town of Westport was declared complete last month by the Public Service Commission in Wisconsin. This decision marks the beginning of the roughly six-month regulatory review process, which will include engineering and environmental scrutiny and a public hearing.
ATC’s application includes two possible routes for a new 8-mile 138-kVt transmission line to connect the Vienna Substation located in the town of Vienna with the Huiskamp Substation located in the town of Westport.
ATC proposed the project to address growth in area demand for electricity and to maintain electric system reliability for much of northern Dane County. Since announcing the project last year, ATC held numerous open house events attended by over 380 people, conducted environmental and engineering analysis, and met with local officials. A public hearing held by the PSC is expected late this year and a decision on the project is expected early in 2007. The estimated cost of the project is $11 million and may vary depending upon which route the PSC selects. The line is expected to be in service in mid-2008.
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