Now-retired team member Andy Wolf (left) and Project Engineer Sean Leeman (center) review plans for the Deer Creek to Wes Del 138 kV BOLD transmission rebuild for AEP with a trade partner.
Watch the team lift the lattice tower out of a swamp! Visit Page 2 for directions how to scan QR codes.
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THE CHATTER
Team Overcomes Tight Deadlines, Unexpected Swamp on Indiana Transmission Rebuild POWER & ENERGY MARKET n
By Tony Gunsaulis
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n July 2021, Cianbro completed the Deer Creek to Wes Del 138kV BOLD transmission rebuild for AEP. Located near Muncie, Indiana, the 19.7-mile steel monopole project consisted of two circuits constructed on 114 concrete foundations. While approaching the completion of the project, AEP identified system load issues in the region and asked the team to respond by finishing the project early. The team was able to react quickly, adjusting plans to safely execute the new deadline. The line was successfully energized the first week of May, two months ahead of schedule.
