Indian Field-Sugar Hill 230kV Line
Overview
Santee Cooper is committed to delivering reliable power to all of our customers across the state through the investment in power projects that strengthen the grid and help maintain excellent reliability. Our projects also provide power to commercial and industrial developments aimed at improving local economies and job creation. To allow for future growth in Dorchester County, two (2) new transmission lines approximately 3-4 miles in length will be constructed east of St. George, SC. An interactive map and other information can be found below. The map shows preliminary route options being considered. The final selected route may be one of those depicted herein or a combination of the routes.
Santee Cooper is committed to being the ultimate source of electricity for local communities by providing low-cost, reliable, and environmentally responsible services.
We want to engage you as neighbors to learn about the new transmission line project and welcome your feedback. You can find more information below along with various options to get in contact with us as well.
FAQs
There are a few reasons why underground lines are not being considered for this project. Underground lines can be more intrusive to the environment, depending on where they’re placed, and it’s more intrusive to the environment when they need to be repaired. Underground lines typically cost more than the amount overhead lines cost, and they would take a much longer period of time to repair when there is an issue.
To contact Santee Cooper about this project, please email the project hotline or call Mr. Danny Trump in Santee Cooper’s Project Management team at the following extension.
Project Email: santeecooper@sugarhillproject.com
Contact Phone Number: 843-761-8000
Proposed Project Timeline
- Project Kickoff: Spring 2024
- Siting Study: Spring 2024
- Open House and Stakeholder Survey: Summer 2024
- Selection of Final Transmission Route: Fall 2024
- Landowner Meetings: Winter 2024 to Fall 2025
- Vegetation Management: Spring 2026
- Construction Start Date: Spring 2026
- Completion Date: Winter 2026
*disclaimer that schedule is an approximation and may change.
August 1, 2024: Project Open House and feedback time period officially begins
September 1, 2024: Public feedback period closes
October 2024: Santee Cooper chooses preferred route