Gray-Allen Creek 345kV Transmission Line Construction Project

Gray-Allen Creek 345kV Transmission Line Construction Project

Gray-Allen Creek 345kV Transmission Line Construction Project

Type: Renewables, Transmission
Scope: Constructed 25 miles of 345kV transmission line in support of a North Texas wind project.
Location: Pampa, Texas

Client: Cross Texas Transmission

Founded in 2008, Cross Texas Transmission (“CTT”) is a regulated transmission service provider providing energy to wholesale markets across Texas. The bulk of CTT’s capacity derives from its owned and operated network of transmission lines (>320 miles) which delivers wind power from the Texas Panhandle to its customers.

In January 2016, CTT contracted Irby to incorporate power from the Salt Fork Wind project in Gray and Donley Counties by constructing 25 miles of 345kV transmission line. The Irby work scope included the installation of steel structures, foundations, and wire operations. Irby was assisted by Aldridge Construction (direct embed drilling and structure setting), Winco Powerline (lead-in installation and diverters), and B&M Telecom (Fiber splicing). Both Irby and Winco Powerline are Quanta Services subsidiary companies (PWR:NYSE).

The project was completed in August 2016 to schedule and with zero lost-time incidents.

To learn more about this project watch this video.

Start Date: January 2016
Completion Date: August 2016

 

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Burnt Church-Tradeport 115kV Transmission Line Construction Project

Burnt Church-Tradeport 115kV Transmission Line Construction Project

Burnt Church-Tradeport 115kV Transmission Line Construction Project

Type: Transmission
Scope: Performed a 12.2 mile 115kV transmission line construction project in an environmentally sensitive coastal salt marsh.
Location: Brunswick, Georgia

Client: Georgia Transmission Corporation

In 2013, Georgia Transmission Corporation (“GTC”) contracted Irby to construct a 12.2 mile 115kv transmission line south of Savannah, Georgia including a 4 mile section through a protected salt marsh.

In service of the Coastal Electric Cooperatives service area, the project connected two radial transmission systems (Burnt Church and Tradeport) in Bryan and Liberty counties. In observance of the projects environmental sensitivity, Irby adapted a construction solution whereby poles were set by an Erikson S-64 Aircrane helicopter to minimize the impact to marshland ecosystems.

Completed on time and within strict environmental parameters, the project exemplified Irby’s capability to plan and execute novel technical solutions to the highest standards of environmental best practice.

To see more on this project, watch the project video produced by Georgia Transmission.

Start Date: April 2013
Completion Date: December 2013

 

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Imperial Irrigation District Construction and Maintenance Services

Imperial Irrigation District Construction and Maintenance Services

Imperial Irrigation District Construction and Maintenance Services

Type: Transmission, Substation, Distribution, Underground
Scope: Provision of ongoing transmission, distribution, substation, and underground construction work in and around Imperial, California.

Location: Imperial, California
Client: Imperial Irrigation District

The Imperial Irrigation District (“IID”) is a substantial public water and power provider located in southeast California. For over 35 years, Irby has provided call-out services including transmission, distribution, substation, and underground construction work for the IID Energy Service Territory (“EST”) which covers 6,471 square miles, including all of Imperial County along with parts of Riverside and San Diego counties.

As a not-for profit, publicly-owned utility, IID serves electricity to more than 150,000 customers in the EST and Irby is proud to be a regular and ongoing technical contributor to the safe and reliable operation of its grid infrastructure.

Start Date: January 1980
Completion Date: In Progress

 

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Ohio River Crossing 345kV Transmission Line Construction Project

Ohio River Crossing 345kV Transmission Line Construction Project

Ohio River Crossing 345kV Transmission Line Construction Project

Type: Transmission, Water Crossing
Scope: Constructed a 2.42 mile 345kV river crossing including two 420 ft lattice towers.
Location: Bedford, Kentucky
Client: Kentucky Utilities

Kentucky Utilities, a subsidiary of PPL Corporation, is an electric utility which serves over 500,000 individuals throughout Virginia and Kentucky. Between August and December 2008, Kentucky Utilities contracted Irby to perform a 2.42 mile 345kV double circuit line crossing of the Ohio River.

The work scope included structure and wire installation work scopes including two 420 foot lattice towers for the river crossing. With foundation support from Can-Fer (Irby and Can-Fer are Quanta Services subsidiary companies PWR:NYSE)), the project was completed, on-time, to budget, and without lost time incident.

Start Date: August 2008
Completion Date: December 2008

 

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The Southern Loop 345kV Transmission Line Construction Project

The Southern Loop 345kV Transmission Line Construction Project

The Southern Loop 345kV Transmission Line Construction Project

Type: Transmission
Scope: Constructed 53 miles of 345kV transmission line including the relocation of existing 345kV and 115kV interconnection line.
Location: Vermont, USA
Client: Vermont Transco

Vermont Transco owns and manages Vermont’s high-voltage electric transmission system (115 kV and above) and provides service to Vermont’s 17 electric distribution utilities and utilities in New Hampshire and New England.

In October 2010, Vermont Transco contracted Cianbro Construction to build 53 miles of 345kV transmission line including the relocation of existing 345kV and 115kV interconnection line as part of the Southern Loop transmission line project.

As subcontracted to Cianbro Construction the Irby work scope included the direct embed of wood H-frame structures, steel monopole structures on anchor bolt foundations, twin bundled conductor, and two static lines in mountainous terrain. The project was completed on schedule and with zero lost time incidents in October 2010.

Start Date: February 2010
Completion Date: October 2010

 

 

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