Appalachian Power representatives have planned to upgrade the local power grid in the town of Christiansburg and Montgomery County, Virginia.
The Midway – South Christiansburg Transmission Line rebuild project involves rebuilding approximately 4 miles of 69 kV electric transmission line; building approximately a half-mile of 69-kV transmission line; retiring approximately a half-mile of 69-kV transmission line and upgrading the Midway, Cambria, Tech Drive and Hans Meadow substations.
According to AEP, the upgrades to the local electric transmission system will benefit area customers by replacing deteriorating equipment with modern technology.
The project team has developed preliminary routes to minimize impacts to the community. Representatives plan to utilize existing rights-of-way, while reviewing areas where there are obstructions such as homes, sheds or pools and potentially shift the line in these selected areas.
Landowners and community members are invited to an open house on June 4 to provide feedback. Attending the open house and sharing feedback on route options will help the project team to rebuild the transmission line while reducing impacts on the community.
