Strategic Purpose: Cooperative Purpose
Project Contact: Andrew Pierce
Related Resource(s): Map
May Coulee Transmission / Distribution Substation
Dairyland Power Cooperative is building four miles of 69,000-volt (69 kV) transmission line from Hixton, Wis., to the new Dairyland May Coulee Distribution Substation located on Tyler Rd. in Jackson County, Wis. The new transmission line and substation will increase local distribution capacity and improve system reliability for the cooperative members in this service territory.
Project At A Glance |
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| County where facilities may be placed | Jackson County, Wis. |
| Distribution Cooperative Service Territories |
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| Line length | 4 miles |
| Voltage | 69 kV |
| Estimated project cost | $2.6 million |
| End points | Xcel Energy's interconnect near Hixton, Wis., to the Dairyland May Coulee distribution substation |
Schedule (all dates are anticipated and subject to change) |
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| Right-of-way acquisition | December 2019 |
| Anticipated regulatory decision | June 2020 |
| Start of construction (right-of-way clearing) | June 2020 |
| Foundations, structures, line construction | November 2020 |
| Target in-service date | January 2021 |
| Restoration activity | Spring 2021 |
69 kV Transmission Line
