Northeast/Pocono Reliability Project – Clearing Services

Phillips was contracted to support the construction of the new 230 kV transmission line and associated 138 kV transmission lines (66 miles total) that will connect multiple PPL Electric Utilities substations to the existing high-voltage power grid in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. Significant items of work performed by P&J for the Northeast/Pocono Reliability Project included clearing of the new ROW approximately 150′-wide, grinding and disposal of vegetative debris, installation and removal of mats in wetland areas, construction of gravel access roads, installation and maintenance of erosion control measures associated with clearing operations, removal of danger trees, and vegetation management.

Phillips was the lead co-permit holder for the project and was responsible for managing all environmental impacts and wetland mitigation in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and local agency requirements. After line construction was completed, Phillips was responsible for site restoration in accordance with landowner commitment agreements.