Archer-Stegall 115 kV transmission line project, Cheyenne, Wyoming to Gering, Nebraska: Environmental assessment

Technical Report · Sat Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1984

OSTI ID:5116125

The Western Area Power Administration (Western) proposes to remove its existing 87-mile Archer-Gering 115kV transmission line and construct a new 70-mile 115kV line between the existing Archer Substation near Cheyenne, Wyoming and the Stegall Substation near Stegall, Nebraska. Sixteen miles of existing line between the Stegall and Gering substations would be permanently abandoned. It is proposed that existing structures be replaced with H-frame wood structures, and the existing conductor be replaced with a larger conductor. This action is proposed because the existing line, built in 1938, has reached the end of its useful life due to its deteriorated condition. The line cannot be safely maintained in a reliable manner. Replacing the existing line will reduce the number of outages caused by structure failure an eliminate hazards to maintenance crews and the general public. Replacement of the conductor will increase capacity to transmit power to future loads and reduce power losses. 94 refs., 10 figs., 9 tabs.

• Research Organization: USDOE Western Area Power Administration, Washington, DC
• OSTI ID: 5116125
• Report Number(s): DOE/EA-0241; ON: DE88008866
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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