Paris, Tenn.–TVA is considering improvements to its transmission system that would provide power for growing load and increase power reliability in the Paris, Tennessee and Murray, Kentucky areas.
TVA is proposing to build about 16 miles of transmission line to power a new Paris Board of Public Utilities (Paris BPU) substation in Eagle Creek, Tennessee. The line would begin at TVA’s Murray, Kentucky 161-kV Substation and end at the new Paris BPU substation adjacent to TVA’s Marshall-Cumberland 500-kV Transmission Line near Tennessee Highway 140.
For 14.5 miles, the new line would parallel the Marshall-Cumberland line and utilize a portion of existing right of way, requiring just 60 feet of additional width. The remaining 1.5 miles of the proposed line would require new 100-foot-wide right of way.
The line would be built on steel pole, single-circuit structures centered on the right of way. .
TVA will hold an information day on Thursday, June 21, 2018, to provide information and answer questions about the proposed transmission project.
The project is expected to be in service in winter 2021. Construction is scheduled to begin in summer 2021. (Dates are subject to change. Unexpected issues may arise, resulting in the need to adjust the schedule.)
Public involvement
TVA is committed to working with area stakeholders to address concerns during various stages of the project.
TVA will hold an information day to discuss the proposed transmission project. Details are as follows:
Thursday, June 21, 2018
3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
The Murray Room (CFSB Center)
Murray State University
1401 State Route 121 North
Murray, Kentucky 42071
TVA representatives will be available at the information day to provide information and answer questions. Large maps showing the proposed transmission upgrades will be available.
Any names and addresses received at the information day will become part of the administrative record and will be available for public inspection.
If you have special needs, please contact Tanya Adams at least five days prior to the information day toll-free at (800) 362-4355.
If you cannot attend the information day but have questions, contact Cherie Minghini (see contact information).