Fayetteville, Tennessee

Power Supply Upgrade

Update: January 2008

TVA has evaluated six alternative routes for the new transmission line to power Fayetteville Public Utilities’ new substation. The same considerations — environmental, land-use, engineering, and cost — were used to assess each alternative. The reviews were based on available data, aerial photography, onsite reviews, public review and comment, and property owners’ input.

Based on these evaluations, TVA has identified Alternative Route 4 as the preferred route. Alternative Route 4 consists of Segments 2, 3, 7 and 9 (see map 2). This route is expected to have the fewest overall impacts. To learn more about TVA’s transmission line routing process and how the decision on this project was reached, see the accompanying fact sheet (112 kb, PDF).

The proposed route begins at TVA’s existing Ardmore-Fayetteville 161-kV Transmission Line, located about 1.65 miles south of the new substation, approximately 3,600 feet southwest of the Ardmore-Fayetteville Transmission Line -Highway 231 intersection. The new 161-kV transmission line would travel north for approximately 2 miles, where it would intersect Fayetteville Public Utilities’ 46-kV transmission line. The line would then turn due east and share the existing 46-kV right-of-way line for about eight tenths of a mile to the new Park City 161-kV Substation.

Background: October 2007

TVA is considering building a new transmission line that would provide power to Fayetteville Public Utilities’ new substation. The new line and substation will relieve overloading at Fayetteville PU’s existing Park City Substation and improve power reliability in the area by reducing the number of outages.

TVA will hold an open house to provide information, answer questions and accept comments. All comments will be considered by TVA in reaching a decision on the location of the new transmission line.

The transmission line would extend from TVA’s existing 161-kilovolt Ardmore-Fayetteville 161-kV transmission line, located south of the substation. See map. TVA is studying several alternative routes for the line, which will extend about 3 miles to Fayetteville PU’s new Park City 161-kilovolt Substation, located southeast of the intersection of Highway 231 and McDougal Road. The substation will be located adjacent to the existing 46-kilovolt Park City Substation, which will be retired once the new 161-kilovolt substation is completed.

The transmission line would consist of single steel pole structures on a 100-foot right-of-way.

The project is scheduled to be completed by summer 2009.

By continuing to provide affordable, reliable power, TVA and distributors of TVA power will help ensure continued economic health and growth in the area.

Public involvement

TVA’s process for siting new transmission projects is designed to allow public input at all stages. TVA is committed to working with area stakeholders to address concerns during the course of the project. Comments received during the comment period will be used in reaching a decision on the proposed action.

TVA held an open house on October 25, 2008 to discuss the proposed transmission line project. A 30-day comment period followed.

Map and fact sheet

The map is a PDF file requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader. Use the zoom tool to view details of the map and allow time for it to reload. If you have questions or need help understanding the map, please contact TVA.

The map shows the network of alternative routes TVA is considering for the proposed transmission line.

Map of alternatives (PDF, 209 kb)

Map of preferred route (PDF, 220 kb)

Fact sheet about the preferred route (PDF, 112 kb)

Environmental reviews

The appropriate National Environmental Policy Act reviews will be conducted to ensure that the environmental impacts are minimized. TVA attempts to minimize any land requirements, private property impacts, and environmental impacts associated with this project.

Project schedule

Open house: October 25, 2007
Comments accepted: through November 26, 2007
Determine preferred route for field surveys: winter 2007-2008
Begin contacting property owners for permission to survey: late winter 2007-2008
Begin field surveys and environmental reviews: spring 2008
Begin right-of-way acquisitions: winter 2008-2009
Begin construction: spring 2009
Line in service: summer 2009

Related information

Frequently asked questions about TVA right-of-way

Benefits of planting native shrubs and grasses in utility rights-of-way.

• Landscaping with native shrubs (PDF file, 879 kb)
• Landscaping with native grasses (PDF file, 644 kb)

Fact sheet on electric and magnetic fields and their effects.