Tampa Electric’s primary responsibility is the safe delivery of reliable and cost-effective electricity to our customers. This requires us to regularly maintain and, as required, upgrade our electrical system.
As part of our storm plan, filed with the Florida Public Service Commission, Tampa Electric plans to convert four existing 4-kilovolt (kV) distribution circuits that serve parts of the South Tampa area to the company’s standard 13-kV circuit configuration. The four distribution circuits start at our Lois Avenue substation (located at the intersection of Lois Avenue and Palmira Street). The project involves upgrading our facilities by replacing existing poles and electrical wire in your area with similar size poles.
The conversion would give Tampa Electric greater flexibility to switch customers who are without power after severe weather to other circuits, which can significantly reduce outage times in the area.
To ensure our crews have access to perform the upgrade and allow adequate clearance for the new lines, Tampa Electric will need to trim trees along the project route beginning May 2008. The entire conversion project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2008.
The project will be constructed in three phases, which are shown on the attached project map.
If you would like additional information about this project, you are invited to attend an open house with Tampa Electric company representatives, who will have detailed maps and displays of our construction plans and will be available to answer questions:
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Public Library
3910 S. Manhattan Ave.
Tampa, FL 33611
If you would like additional information about the project, please call 813-630-6208.
