Progress Energy Florida plans to enhance the transmission grid in the Apalachicola and Port St. Joe areas of Franklin and Gulf counties. This is the first step in a series of projects to improve reliability between Port St. Joe and Eastpoint.

This project will include construction of a new 69/115-kilovolt transmission line on new, single concrete poles. The new line is needed to ensure reliable service for the communities of Apalachicola, St. George Island, Carrabelle, Carrabelle Beach, Indian Pass and Eastpoint.

The project runs about 20 miles, starting at the Port St. Joe substation, on 10th Street, and will end at the Apalachicola substation, on 19th Street.

Preliminary work is scheduled to begin in August 2008. Construction is expected to begin in mid-2009 and will continue through summer 2010. Upon completion of the project, all construction material and debris will be removed, and the right of way will be restored as nearly as possible to its original condition.

If you have questions about this project, please leave a message at 800-433-0026. A member of the project team will return your call.