Trinity – Cottonwood 115 kV Rebuild
Redding, CA
Project Overview
Line Reconductored
~2.5 Miles
Transmission Line
115 kV
Access Support
Helicopter
Completed
September 2024
Client
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Location
Redding, CA
Market
Services
Remote-Access 115 kV Transmission Rebuild & Reconductoring
The Trinity-Cottonwood project involved rebuilding portions of an existing 115 kV transmission line including replacement of inaccessible H-structure poles and reconductoring approximately 2.5 miles of line. Construction activities required the use of helicopters and specialized tracked equipment to access remote terrain while maintaining safe operations within an existing energized transmission corridor.
Full Scope of Work
Transmission Rebuild
- Replacement of inaccessible H-structure poles.
- Reconductoring of approximately 2.5 miles of existing 115 kV transmission line.
Remote Access
- Helicopters used to support access to remote terrain.
- Specialized tracked equipment used where conventional access was limited.
Energized Corridor Operations
- Construction was performed within an existing energized transmission corridor with safety and coordination requirements.
