Dive Summary:
- The American Transmission Co. will invest $60M to renovate 58 miles of 138-kilovolt power lines across southeastern Wisconsin.
- The project will replace existing transmission towers, implement new conductors and incorporate fiber optic wires across a 35 mile stretch between Waukesha and Watertown; the remaining 22 mile stretch between Watertown and Hartford will have its transmission towers replaced but will still use the same conductors.
- The company anticipates regulatory approval this spring with the aim of starting construction this fall.
From the article:
"... The Pewaukee-based utility said it’s planning to rebuild 58 miles of 138,000-volt transmission lines in Waukesha, Washington, Jefferson and Dodge counties.
The project is needed 'to replace aging equipment that is approaching the end of its lifespan,' ATC said in a statement. ..."