Public Service Commission of Wisconsin Approves Transmission Line in Oneida, Forest Counties
American Transmission Co. has received approval for its plan to build a $8.7-million transmission line in Wisconsin between the Venus Substation near Monico and a new Metonga Substation on the west side of Crandon. The new line, which will parallel the north side of Highway 8 for 11 of its 13 miles, will help Wisconsin Public Service Corp. provide reliable service to electric customers in the area.
"We are pleased that the Public Service Commission agreed this route is the least costly and would result in the fewest environmental impacts," explains Lee Meyerhofer, ATC local relations representative. "We look forward to beginning construction later this year."
The agency's approval includes 25 "order points" instructing ATC to work with landowners to minimize impacts to property, restore property to its original condition after construction, and use construction practices to avoid the introduction of invasive species and to protect sensitive areas, among other issues.
Right-of-way acquisition will begin this summer and line construction is anticipated to begin in November. The line and substation are scheduled to be in service in June 2007.
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