McAlester - Atoka Transmission Line Rebuild
Southeast Oklahoma Area Improvements
The Southeast Oklahoma Area Improvements Project is an approximately $105 million investment designed to ensure continued reliable power and support local economic growth and development. The multi-phase project includes rebuilding about 125 miles of transmission line, upgrading about 5 miles of distribution line and equipment, and making minor upgrades to surrounding substations. These improvements will continue through 2020.
AEP Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) plans to rebuild about 35 miles of electric transmission line to bring the system to current standards and ensure continued reliable power. The line was originally built in 1963 and needs to be improved to better serve the area. These upgrades will benefit the region by strengthening the transmission system and improving its reliability in the future.
WHAT
The project will involve removing about 35 miles of existing wood poles. The majority of the new poles will be steel single-pole structures. The electric wire will also be replaced.
WHY
Southwest Power Pool (SPP), the regional transmission organization, along with PSO field personnel identified the need for these upgrades to address local electricity supply concerns. SPP operates under federal mandate to ensure reliable supplies of power and adequate transmission infrastructure. Updating the area’s transmission system will also support future economic growth and development.
WHERE/WHEN
McAlester Army Ammunition Plant (McAAP) - Pittsburg
- Pre-Construction Activities: Fall 2017
- McAAP - Pittsburg Construction: Fall 2019 - Late 2019
Pittsburg - Akota
- Pre-Construction Activities: Fall 2016
- Pittsburg - Atoka Construction: Early 2017 - Late 2017
The line begins at the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant (MCAAP) and continues south along NE Highway 69 to the existing PSO Atoka Substation just north of Atoka.
Fact Sheet
Structures
Typical distance between structures: 600 feet
Typical Pole Height: 90.5 feet
Typical Right-of-way: 100 feet
*Exact structure, height and right-of-way may vary
* The accompanying map depicts the project area. It should be noted that the map contained on this site is for information purposes only. AEP reserves the right to alter, change, or amend the map at any time without notice and AEP provides no warranty about the accuracy of content. Keep this in mind when reviewing this map. However, AEP will make all attempts to keep this map as accurate as possible. If you have any questions about the accuracy of the current map please Contact Us.
