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ComEd's Grand Prairie Gateway Project Is Complete

The Illinois Commerce Commission announced on Oct. 22, 2014 that it approved ComEd’s Grand Prairie Gateway Project, a new transmission line that extends for 60 miles across Ogle, DeKalb, Kane and DuPage Counties. This new line creates immediate customer savings by reducing grid congestion, increasing customers’ access to lower-cost generation, including wind power, and will reduce carbon emissions by 473,000 tons over 15 years. Construction began in June 2015 and the line was placed in service in the second quarter of 2017.

 

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Weathered Steel

In specific areas of the project, weathered steel poles were installed. This finish is a russet red in color that will change to brown over time.

Weathered Steel

This type of steel protects the structure and reduces maintenance cost. These poles will not be painted.

Wooden Matting

Wooden matting is used to protect the environment while installing structures and other equipment.

Foundation

Drilling of a foundation for poles.

Foundation

Installation of an anchor bolt cage.

Foundation

The finished foundation.

Poles

Installation of weathering steel poles.

Poles

Completed weathered steel poles.

Bird Diverters

Bird Diverters are installed on existing transmission line.

Preparation

Pulling rope is installed in advance of transmission wire installation.

Matting

Matting in Ogle County to support construction of the new line.

Steel Poles

Erection of a weathered steel pole in Ogle County along an existing transmission line.

Wire Pulling Equipment

Staging of wire pulling equipment on the matted road in Ogle County along an existing transmission line.

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