Tampa Electric began construction of a new switching station and two new 69-kilovolt transmission lines in your area to support the transmission network that serves Tampa Electric and Progress Energy Florida customers in the eastern Pasco County and northern Hillsborough County areas.
The Pasco County Planning Commission and the Development Review Committee of Pasco County held public hearings on this project in the September – October 2007 time frame. The project provides an interconnection to the transmission network between Tampa Electric and Progress Energy Florida at the new Tampa Electric Handcart switching station. The new infrastructure has allowed both utilities to improve the area's transmission grid, which will help maintain the reliable flow of electricity to all customers.
The new Handcart switching station was constructed in the area of Madison Ave. and SR 54 in Zyphrhills and was completed in November.
One of the new transmission lines was built in public road right-of-way on the north side of SR 54, between the switching station and Eiland Blvd. The other transmission line was built in a Tampa Electric easement that runs directly west from the substation to Eiland Blvd. This type of construction typically utilizes steel and/or concrete poles that are up to 75 feet in height with a ground-line diameter of up to 42 inches. A map of the project area is attached.
The project was completed in late 2008.
If you would like additional information about the project, please call 813-275-3334.
