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Electrical Distribution Project to get Underway
June 10, 2003
CARROLLTON, GA - Construction will begin at the University of West Georgia within the next two weeks on a campus-wide project to address the electrical needs of the campus.
According to Lynn Agan, director of campus planning and development, when the Technology-enhanced Learning Center became functional, the campus maximized the capacity of the electrical distribution system.
“Aging sub-stations and increased demand due to computers and instructional technology also played a part in this increased demand for electricity,” Agan explained. “Expansion is required prior to the addition of the Health, Wellness and Lifelong Learning Center.”
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construction period of nine months is anticipated. The project will include:
reconfiguring the electrical distribution; replacing aging substations;
placing all above ground distribution lines underground; providing for
maximum system capacity; and preparing for future campus expansion.
Agan noted that the contractor will be working on 200 feet of roadway
at a time and all trenches will be secured during hours when construction
is not underway. Parking along one side of Perimeter Drive will be affected
and traffic flow will be slowed at times. Flagmen will direct traffic
during the week.
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