Progress Energy Florida is planning to build a new 69-kilovolt (kV) transmission line in Orange County.

The line will start at the Rio Pinar substation, at Econ Trail and Lake Underhill Road, and will run about 3.5 miles along Lake Underhill Road, ending at the East Orange substation, at 10701 Lake Underhill Road. Crews will install single concrete poles, about 80 feet tall, every 400 to 500 feet, depending on terrain. The project also will include improvements to both substations.

Construction is scheduled to start in early 2011 and to end in summer 2011.

As the area's population grows, the new line will ensure the community continues to receive reliable electricity.

An informational meeting was held in the community in 2008. If you have questions about the project, please contact Project Manager Juan Guerra at juan.guerra@pgnmail.com.