Glenwood Springs – Mitchell Creek Electric Transmission Line Rebuild Project
Schedule
Current and Planned Work on the Project
Current activities include landowner engagement, final design work, and permit preparation. We have reviewed the 2.25-mile-long line and identified where access is limited and where additional clearances are required for construction and future maintenance of the line. This information will be combined with the results of the line engineering and design work to develop a detailed plan for the line rebuild.
During the rebuild process, we will:
- Engage landowners and the surrounding community to provide details about the planned rebuild and address questions or concerns
- Clear vegetation along access routes and within transmission line right-of-way
- Determine pole locations and finalize structure design
- Identify construction and maintenance access routes
- Install new transmission line structures and conductor wires
- Remove 38 existing structures and the conductor wires connecting them
- Test and energize the rebuilt transmission line
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| Anticipated Project Schedule (Subject to Change) | |
|---|---|
| Evaluate the Project route | 2019 – Winter 2020 |
| Work with landowners on transmission line and access route easements | Spring 2021 |
| Transmission line design and engineering | 2020 – Spring 2021 |
| Identify and obtain any necessary Glenwood Springs and Garfield County permits | Spring – Summer 2021 |
| Begin construction via ground equipment and helicopter | Late 2021 |
| Complete construction, restore work areas and energize line | 2022 |