Montverde – Winter Garden Rebuild Project
Overview of the Project
To meet the anticipated growth in Lake County and Orange County, Fla., Duke Energy plans to rebuild a transmission line.Project Details
- Rebuild the existing 6.69 miles of 69-kilovolt (kV) transmission line from the existing Montverde Substation in Clermont, Fla., to the existing Winter Garden Substation in Winter Garden, Fla., on single-circuit monopole structures. Most of the transmission line will be rebuilt in place using existing road right of way. Other areas along the route will use private easement.
- The transmission line will be built on monopoles approximately 100 feet above ground.
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.
- Increase capacity to continue delivering reliable electricity to meet the region's growing energy needs.
- Maintain a robust energy delivery system, 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 September 2019 and last through November 2021.
Key Dates
- Public Notifications: July 2018
- Real Estate Activities begin: July 2018
- Construction begins: October 2019
- Restoration of Right of Way: To be completed after construction
- In-service Date: November 2021
Have a Question or Comment?
Call: 877.552.8725Email us at: MPPReliability@duke-energy.com
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