Appalachian Power is about a year
away from beginning an $80 million upgrade to its transmission infrastructure
in McDowell County
Impacted property owners have
already received letters and maps explaining the change. But the meeting will
give them a chance to meet face to face with project managers to talk
specifics.
Appalachian still has to file for
certification from the state Public Service Commission but the project is
expected to move forward without a hitch.
Work is scheduled to begin in the
summer of 2015 and wind up in 2017.
Appalachian Power would provide the
infrastructure to handle new businesses moving into the county and it will
bring in additional tax revenues of up to $750,000 a year.
