The delivery of reliable, affordable electricity to our customers requires Tampa Electric to regularly maintain and, as required, add to our electrical system. With continued growth in our area, we must regularly monitor our system to ensure reliable service to our customers, now and in the future.
Tampa Electric plans to install a second transformer at our Riverview substation, located off of McMullen Rd. and Leonard Ave., and to construct two new distribution circuits on public right-of-way located in your area to serve increased residential growth and development. It is not anticipated that the additional transformer will increase the size of the Riverview substation.
One of the new circuits will begin at the existing Riverview substation and will follow a route south along the west side of McMullen Rd. to Balm Riverview Rd., a span of approximately 1.3 miles.
The other new circuit will involve work to replace existing distribution poles along Leonard St., 3rd St. and Tucker Rd. between McMullen Rd. and Balm Riverview Rd. In addition, it will require poles to be replaced on Balm Riverview Rd. north of Boyette Rd., and on McMullen Loop Rd. between McMullen Rd. and Balm Riverview Rd.
To ensure adequate clearance for the new circuits, Tampa Electric will need to trim trees along the project routes beginning in January 2008. The project is scheduled to be completed in July 2008.
If you would like additional information about the project, please call 813-630-6286.
