Eastern Melita AreaImprovements Project

Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) representatives plan power grid upgrades to improve electric reliability for customers in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

The Eastern Melita Area Improvements Project involves:

• Building about 5 miles of 69-kilovolt (kV) power line.
• Rebuilding about 3 miles of 69-kV power line.
• Upgrading 6 substations to meet 69-kV capable reliability standards.
• Removing about 5 miles of transmission lines.

The existing transmission lines in the area consist of deteriorating wooden poles from the 1970s. Reconfiguring the electric transmission network in Fort Wayne provides a more reliable flow of electricity, improves operational performance and reduces the need for frequent equipment repairs.

All 34-kV lines and stations will be upgraded to 69-kV Reliable Power Standards.