Visitors to Burlington’s Waterfront Park will soon have a view unobstructed by power lines and large utility poles. Lines originally built in 1958 are coming down this week, as Green Mountain Power is removing the lines through Waterfront Park and north into Burlington’s Waterfront Access North project area.
“We are very pleased to be able to remove these lines along our scenic waterfront,” said Mary Powell, President and CEO of Green Mountain Power. “The significant upgrades we’ve made to the transmission system throughout Chittenden County now make it possible to operate reliably without these lines on the Waterfront.”
Moran plant with power lines near Burlington's waterfront. VBM file photo.
The portion of the lines extending south from just north of the Moran Plant through Waterfront Park and to the ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain is being removed this week. Other nearby sections to the north of Moran will be removed at a later date.
“We appreciate that Mary Powell and her team have delivered on their commitment to remove GMP’s waterfront power lines in conjunction with the City’s work on both Waterfront Park and the Waterfront Access North project,” said Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger. “This work enhances the beauty of Waterfront Park and the northern waterfront for the enjoyment of community members and visitors to Burlington from all over the world.”
Source: GMP 10.9.2014