As Florida's population grows, so do its energy needs. The transmission system in Florida is an open access system, meaning the transmission grid serves all utilities in the state and their customers. The new transmission line and substation will strengthen reliability to meet the growing demand and will enhance the ability of Duke Energy and neighboring utilities to provide safe and reliable energy to homes, community facilities and businesses in Levy County and surrounding areas.
Williston North to Bronson Reliability Project
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Williston North to Bronson Reliability Project
Working to strengthen communities with electric reliability and a smarter grid
Duke Energy announced plans in summer 2018 for a new transmission line and new substation in Levy County, Fla. The project will strengthen the electric grid, meet the growing demand for energy used by homes and businesses in the area, and minimize the risk of customer outages.
Project at a glance
- Project area: Levy County, city of Williston, town of Bronson
- Project plan: New transmission line and new substation
- Line length: 16.9 miles
- Live end points: New Williston North Substation and existing Bronson Substation
- Line voltage: 230 kilovolts
- Pole height and type: Single-pole steel or concrete approximately 90 to 110 feet
- Williston North Substation construction start: Summer 2021
- Transmission line construction start: Early 2023
- Project completion: Spring 2023
Transmission Line Route
A preferred route for the Williston North to Bronson project was announced in February 2019. The general location of the route and the planned Williston North Substation can be viewed on the interactive map. The address search and zoom features will provide a more detailed view of a particular area.
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Williston North to Bronson Transmission Line
The new transmission line will extend west approximately 16.9 miles from a new Williston North Substation, which will be constructed at 4991 NE Highway 41 immediately north of the existing Williston Substation in the city of Williston to the existing Bronson substation located at 890 N. Hathaway Ave. in the town of Bronson.
The existing Williston substation also will be upgraded, and modifications and additions to other area transmission lines will be made to maximize reliability and grid performance.
Timeline*
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Easement acquisition
Through fall 2021
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Preconstruction work, including surveying, soil boring and staking
Through late 2021
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Vegetation removal
Early 2022 to late 2022
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Construction of new Williston North substation starts
Summer 2021
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Transmission line construction
Early 2022 through early 2023
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Project completion
Spring 2023
*Timeline and project approvals are subject to change based on permitting timelines, additional scope development, weather conditions or other uncontrollable events. Factors such as weather, availability of crews and equipment or unforeseen circumstances may impact the schedule. Many of the activities associated with the design, engineering, and construction of the transmission lines may overlap and do not necessarily happen in a sequential manner over the entire distance of the project. These activities will occur in different locations at different times due to the size of the project and need to optimize the use of resources.
Project Benefits and Information
Transmission and what we do
Watch our short video to learn more about the importance of transmission and how it plays a vital role in powering our communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The new lines will be built on single concrete or steel poles, about 90 to 110 feet tall.
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With a stronger smarter grid, this transmission improvement project will directly benefit Duke Energy customers in Levy County and surrounding areas as well as the customers served by other utilities and the city of Williston. The project will add needed capacity to support increasing demand for electricity for growing communities in the region and will minimize the risk and duration of customer outages.
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Williston-North Bronson Transmission Project
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