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Roopville 46 to 230kV Rebuild

One of the Georgia Transmission projects involving TreeLine visualizations was a 46 kV transmission line being rebuilt to 230 kV specifications. The ‘Roopville’ project involved upgrading 18.3 miles of 46 kV to 230 kV, and 1.1 miles of realignment, where new transmission line construction would be taking place. The project designs called for approximately 180 single-pole structures of either spun-concrete or steel, ranging in height from 90-120 feet above grade. Additionally, existing rights of way (ROW), both roadside and cross-country, are to be cleared of vegetation to the appropriate safety and reliability standards.

Of particular focus was the new 1.1 miles of line to be constructed in Bowdon, Georgia. The new alignment for this line is planned through a historical district of Bowdon, and there was concern by the historical society association the line would have a negative impact on the area. Therefore, TreeLine was engaged to produce photo-realistic visualizations for a section of line in this area of high concern. Renderings were produced, showing the proposed infrastructure to scale, and they were presented by Georgia Transmission to the state historic preservation office during an engagement meeting for the project. The renderings were also shared with tribes with possible ancestral interest and other consulting parties, including local government and historical association.

“Treeline Utility Solutions used their combined expertise in the electric utility industry and visualization techniques to enable us to provide photo-realistic images suitable for regulators, landowners, and other stakeholders,”  said Christy Johnson, senior environmental and regulatory coordinator at Georgia Transmission.