A May 30, 2024 memo from Columbia Utilities director David Sorrell to city manager De’Carlon Seewood recommends proceeding with building a new transmission line connecting the Persche Creek and Grindstone substations along a path that follows Scott Boulevard, Vawter School road, Nifong and Grindstone Parkway. Columbia voters approved a $63-million bond issue to finance the project in April 2015, but the council paused it in 2016 due to complaints from south Columbia property owners. Those neighbors are concerned about the power line’s proximity to their property. Mr. Sorrell's memo says the transmission upgrades are needed now to ensure long-term reliability to customers. Former Columbia Utilities assistant manager Jim Windsor joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" in late December. Fred says this conversation is especially relevant now with recent news about Henderson Branch sewer and the high-voltage power lines. Fred and Mr. Windsor also discussed the "electrification" of Columbia and the impact on infrastructure, especially electric vehicles:

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