Options
Directory \| Departments \| FAQ \| Links \| Site Map \| Help \| Contact Us

Holly to Seaholm Transmission Line

Summary

In January 1995, in response to safety and environmental concerns voiced by neighborhood residents, the Austin City Council passed a Resolution directing the Electric Utility to retire the Holly Street Power Plant in phases after "completing the electric transmission system improvements needed to retire the Holly Power Plant." The Resolution also directed the Electric Utility to "Exercise due care in selecting transmission line routes in a manner that minimizes the effect of the transmission lines to the citizens living in the affected area." One of the improvements to the transmission system which is required to facilitate the phased retirement of the Holly Street Power Plant is the upgrade of the transmission line between the Holly Street Power Plant and the Seaholm Power Plant from 69kV to 138kV. To comply with the Council's direction in the Resolution, it was determined that a portion of the transmission line would need to be rerouted.

Status

All transmission line construction on related distribution lines at the Rainey Street yard, along Festival Beach Road and on Bergman Drive is in progress. Design work on landscaping plan along the transmission route is underway.

Description

The approved overhead transmission line will exit the Holly Street Power Plant site and turn southwest at the intersection of Bergman Avenue and Robert T. Martinez, Jr. Street. The line then crosses the southeast corner of the lagoon at Fiesta Gardens and turns west and follows the north shore of Town Lake to IH-35. The line then turns north and runs along the east frontage road of IH-35 to Lambie Street. The line turns northwest, crossing IH-35 and extends to the southeast corner of River Street and East Avenue. The line turns west and runs along the south side of River Street to the north shore of Town Lake. The line continues west along the north bank of the lake, crosses Waller Creek and connects with the existing transmission line near the Four Seasons Hotel. The existing line continues along the north side of Town Lake crossing Congress Avenue, South First Street and Shoal Creek before turning north and entering the Seaholm substation. Major components of this project will pole replacements, capacitor bank and autotransformer installation.

Basic Data

Project Contact: Jeff Suggs, Electric Utility, 322-6493

Construction Start Date: Fall, 1995

Estimated Completion Date: Fall, 1996

Estimated Construction Cost: Approximately $2.5 million

Revised November 5, 1996

Back to the November 1996 Contents


	Austin City Connection - The Official Web site of the City of Austin
	Contact Us: Send Email or 512-974-6415.
	Legal Notices \| Privacy Statement
	© 1995 City of Austin, Texas. All Rights Reserved.
	P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 (512) 974-2000