American Transmission Co. plans to rebuild the 15-mile, 69-kilovolt power line between the Crivitz substation and the High Falls substation in the Towns of Beaver and Stephenson in Marinette County. This work is needed to address constraints on the existing electrical transmission system that can compromise electric reliability.

The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin granted approval for this project in May 2007. We are conducting field surveying work at this time. We plan to begin construction in summer 2008.

The work involves replacing the existing steel lattice tower structures with steel single-pole structures and upgrading the wires that carry the electricity. We also plan to make upgrades at several substations. 

At a glance
Communities affected: Crivitz, Town of Beaver and Stephenson
Length of line: 15 miles
End points: Crivitz Substation and the High Falls Substation
Status of project: Project approved by the PSC in May 2007; engineering to begin in August 2007.

Schedule
File construction application to PSC: November 2006
Regulatory review and public comment: Late 2006
Project approval from PSC: May 2007
Start of construction: Summer 2008

In-service: June 2009

For more information or to comment, e-mail David Hovde or call 866.899.3204, ext. 6550.