Hearing on TECO High-Voltage Lines in FishHawk Set for Polk County

Residents in and around FishHawk Ranch will soon have another chance to voice their opinions about Tampa Electric's plans to construct an electrical transmission corridor between Channing Park and the Bridges. However, if you want to speak at the hearing, you'll have to drive to Polk County. The hearing is taking place at the Bartow Civic Center.

Traveling from Newsome High School, that's just over 25 miles, according to Mapquest.

If the project is approved, Tampa Electric will expand the plant by about 460 megawatts, or enough electricity to power more than 100,000 homes. 

The project would include construction of 120-foot-tall transmission towers along the nature trail behind The Bridges, the equivalent of a 12-story building in height.

The plan has already been looked at by the Florida Public Service Commission, and they determined there was a need for the project, according to TBO.com. Now, residents will have a chance to speak at an administrative hearing about environmental concerns. It's being held by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the article states.

To read more about the hearing, read the original aricle on TBO.com.

The meeting will take place at 9 a.m. on June 24 at the Bartow Civic Center, 2250 S. Flora Ave. in Polk County. It will continue through Friday, June 28, if necessary, according to TBO.com.

See Also:

• TECO to Pursue Transmission Corridor Adjacent to FishHawk Ranch
• FishHawk Residents to Discuss Power Line Concerns with State Rep.
• FishHawk Residents Turn Out to Oppose TECO Plan
• FishHawk Residents Continue to Battle Power Line Plan
• FishHawk and Channing Park Residents Petition Against Proposed Power Line
• TECO Power Line Plan Draws FishHawk Residents' Ire