Gilmer - PittsburgTransmission Line Replacement Project

SWEPCO representatives plan to improve electric reliability in east Texas by rebuilding approximately 23 miles of 69-kilovolt transmission line in Upshur and Camp counties. The project:

  • Replaces 23 miles of 69-kilovolt line
  • Replaces existing wooden poles with single steel poles
  • Relocates portions of the line from its existing location
  • Removes trees and woody-stemmed vegetation that have grown within SWEPCO’s right-of-way

Project Updates

SWEPCO representatives hosted a public open in January 2024 at the Gilmer Civic Center. Landowners were able to view detailed maps, talk to project team members and learn more about the project.

Timeline

 
Project Timeline
 

Structures

Structure

SWEPCO crews plan to install steel single-pole structures.

Typical Pole Height: 75 feet
Typical Right-of-Way Width: 100 feet
Typical Distance Between Structures: 400 feet

*Exact structure type, height and right-of-way requirements may vary based on topography and other factors

Resources

Property Easements Project Fact Sheet Access Roads Field Activities

AEP Texas serves more than 900,000 electric consumers in the deregulated Texas marketplace.

www.SWEPCO.com

Michael Harris

Project Outreach Specialist
918-231-8047
mhharris@aep.com

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