Overview of the Project
To meet the anticipated growth in Pasco County, Fla., Duke Energy plans to construct a new substation, construct new transmission lines and rebuild existing transmission lines.
Project Details
Morgan Road Substation
- Construct a new Morgan Road Substation at the intersection of Land O' Lakes Boulevard and Morgan Road in Land O' Lakes, Fla.
Morgan Road – Denham
- Construct a new 69-kilovolt (kV) transmission line of approximately 0.5 miles that will run from the new Morgan Road Substation to the existing Denham Substation in Lutz, Fla., on single-circuit monopole structures.
- The transmission line will be built on monopoles typically ranging from 50 to 100 feet above ground.
- The Cabbage Hill – Morgan Road line, consisting of double-circuit monopole structures with a 230-kV line and a 69-kV line, also runs through this segment.
Morgan Road – County Line Road
- Construct a new 230-kV transmission line of approximately 2.5 miles that will run from the new Morgan Road Substation to County Line Road in Lutz, Fla., and then tie into TECO infrastructure. South of State Road 54, the 230-kV transmission line will be co-located with the rebuild of the 69-kV transmission line on double-circuit monopole structures.
- The transmission line will be built on monopoles typically ranging from 85 to 130 feet above ground.
Cabbage Hill – Morgan Road
- Rebuild the existing 69-kV transmission line of approximately 7.6 miles, and construct a new 230-kV transmission line on double-circuit monopole structures, running from the existing Cabbage Hill Substation (TECO) in Wesley Chapel, Fla., connecting into the new Morgan Road Substation.
- The transmission line will be built on monopoles ranging from 80 to 110 feet above ground.
Morgan Road – Land O' Lakes
- Upgrade approximately 3.5 miles of existing overhead ground wire between the new Morgan Road Substation and the existing Land O’ Lakes Substation in Lutz, Fla.
Benefits to the Community
- Enhance the ability of Duke Energy and neighboring utilities to provide safe and reliable energy to homes, community facilities and businesses in the area.
- Provide flexibility and additional capacity to continue delivering reliable electricity to meet the region's growing energy needs.
- Maintain a robust system for supplying and delivering energy, which is integral to the continued economic prosperity of the region.
What to Expect
Once a project is announced, there are several key steps that take place during the design and pre-construction phases of a transmission line project. During early stages of field investigation, residents may see Duke Energy staff and contractor field crews in the area evaluating existing conditions. This field data is crucial in assisting our engineering teams and other personnel with the design and construction planning for the project. After the field investigation is complete, our engineering team will develop the design for the project.
If a new easement or an update to the current easement is required, a company representative will contact the property owner to discuss the easement process. Additionally, we will be assessing the need to clear obstructions and vegetation within the current easement to prepare for construction. Property owners will be notified in advance should either of these issues need to be addressed.
Construction activities are anticipated to begin in October 2019 and last through November 2021.
