Transmission system upgrade
The electric transmission system that serves the communities of Beaver Dam, Hustisford, Horicon, and central Dodge County currently is operating at maximum capacity and cannot accommodate growth in electric usage or maintain service in the event of an equipment failure. ATC is proposing to construct approximately 15 miles of new 138-kilovolt transmission line to connect a new substation to be located east of Horicon to an existing substation south of Neosho. Depending on the route, the new line may also connect to a new substation in Hustisford.

At a glance
Communities possibly affected: Rubicon, Neosho, Hustisford, Horicon. All of central Dodge County will benefit from this transmission upgrade.
Length of line: 15 miles
End points: Substation near Horicon and Rubicon Substation south of Neosho.
Voltage: 138 kilovolts
Type of pole: Steel, single-pole
Height of poles: 75-90 feet
Status of project: Pre-construction open house scheduled for Sept. 11.
Estimated cost: $11 million

Schedule
Open House to review final routes: November 2005
File construction applications with PSC: February 2006
Decision expected from PSC: December 2006
Anticipated start of construction: Fall 2007
Anticipated in-service date: Spring 2008

For more information or to comment on this project, e-mail John Garvin or call 1-866-899-3204, ext. 3543.