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Letter to the Editor
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Wind Farm Moves Forward
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More Wind Energy Firms Open
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Texas Farm Bureau President: "Don't let eminent domain reform die"
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Locals Organize to Confront LCRA Plans
Jimmy Kistler
The Junction Eagle
Approximately 250 Kimble County residents gathered at the courthouse the evening of Thursday, May 21, with one common goal, to get more information about the LCRA power transmission lines slated to cross the county. About half of those present indicated that they had little or no knowledge of the details of the proposed project. That much was taken care of first. LCRA has three major paths proposed for their 345 kV power transmission lines. These "Route Links" are further divided into numerous possible branches as they move east across the county. The transmission line towers are to be lattice truss design and will be 180 feet high to the top line. They will be spaced to have between 4 and 6 towers per mile and will require a utility easement of 160 to 180 feet wide. Land will be taken through eminent domain and the owner will most likely be compensated with a one time payment based on 90% of the appraised value of the land taken for easement.
The time table for this project has been accelerated by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) at the direction of the state legislature. Public comment will be accepted through May 29, LCRA will present the PUC with alternate routes in June, and the PUC should select a route by October. From here, the questions become as diverse as each individual, and the answers are based on a fair amount of speculation.
The meeting organizers agree that the best outcome possible can only be achieved by slowing the process down. In doing so, they hope that other options can be explored. Options that may have less impact on the natural resources of Kimble County and adversely effect fewer people. But, even slowing the process down may not be to everyone's advantage.
Perhaps the best advise came from a land appraiser based in San Antonio. He stated simply that the transmission lines will come. Exactly where is uncertain, but they will come. Individuals effected should retain an experienced lawyer and insure that they are fairly compensated for their losses.
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LCRA Press Release
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LCRA Wind Power
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