Bremen to Tallapoosa FAQs
What is the purpose of this project and why is it necessary?
Due to steady growth in northwest Georgia, Georgia Power needs to strengthen the electric transmission system serving this area. Building a new transmission line provides an additional transmission source that will reduce the likelihood of overloads and give an alternate source of power to a number of area substations serving homes and businesses in the area.
What benefit will the community derive from the new transmission line?
This project will ensure that northwest Georgia will continue to have reliable electric service.
Why are you doing this work here and not in other areas?
Residential and commercial growth, as well as increasing energy use by existing customers, is beginning to strain the electric system in the area. Georgia Power, like other utilities, has similar projects all across Georgia where electricity use is rising.
What will the transmission line look like?
Georgia Power will be using two types of poles, single (mono) pole and H-frame structures. Both types use concrete and steel components. We will use single pole construction along existing road right-of-way and H-frame construction along the cross-country portion of the route.
How big will the transmission poles be?
The poles will range in height from about 90' to 100'. The diameter of the poles will be approximately 2' to 3' at the base of the poles.
What is the distance between poles?
The span length will range approximately 700' to 1200'. Many factors affect the span lengths, including location for angle structures, changes in vertical height of the terrain, road crossings and other physical limitations along the route.
Will Georgia Power pay for any damage to my property that may occur because of crews working on this project?
Georgia Power will accept responsibility for any property damage it causes and will repair, restore or replace structures or landscaping disrupted during the construction process. After construction, Georgia Power will leave the area clean and in good condition.
Will the electric bills of area residents and other ratepayers increase because of these projects, and if so, how much per month?
These costs are part of the Georgia Power capital budget and are eventually added into the overall rate base when the transmission line is placed in service (scheduled for December 2009). Even then, rates will only change when the Georgia Public Service Commission approves a base rate case.
What is Georgia Power going to do to ensure the safety of residents, children and pets while the work is ongoing?
Safety is a "core belief" at Georgia Power for both employees and the public. With that said, any large construction site contains safety hazards. Georgia Power designs and builds facilities according to the National Electric Safety Code. When building transmission lines, we use traffic and warning signs, utilize local police for traffic control, and monitor access to our work areas. Our workers are highly trained on safe work practices. Despite these safety measures, please caution others, especially children, never to go near electric facilities whether they are under construction or already in service.
What is the timeline for this project?
We currently expect to have the new facility in service by the end of 2009. You can find the current project schedule on the Bremen - Tallapoosa Project Intro page.
