Additional Resources - Sarpy Transmission Project

The Sarpy Transmission Project consists of a new 161-kilovolt (kV) transmission line, estimated at 5.5 miles from substation 1255 to substation 1260. The preferred route is within Sarpy County, Nebraska, and includes the city of Papillion.

Omaha Public Power District is coordinating all construction activities associated with this project including the coordination of supplemental contractors as required.  

Sarpy County is currently experiencing rapid commercial, industrial and residential growth. As your local energy partner, OPPD is preparing to invest in the area to provide the energy needed to grow our region. This project also supports OPPD's commitment to no general rate increase through 2021.

A routing process considers and evaluates several criteria, including public input. Stakeholder feedback is obtained at local leader meetings, open houses, a hotline and comments submitted at OPPDlistens.com.

A right to cross or otherwise use someone else's land for a specified purpose. In this case, the project’s easement will permit the construction, operation and maintenance of an overhead transmission line. The easement also permits the trimming of and removal of trees to prevent them from touching the line. 

Many factors enter into determining the width of transmission line easements, including voltage, structure design and location of the line with proximity to existing roadways. Easement widths will be based on final design to meet appropriate safety codes.

A final route was announced in September 2017. If you are a directly impacted landowner, a certified mailing was sent to the address of record with the county, or your preferred mailing address.  

This Project will use single-pole structures. Below are examples of typical 161kV and 69kV structures.

This project does not include a wind farm. Project scope includes a new transmission line to support energy needs for future growth in the area. 

Thank you for visiting OPPD Listens. We are committed to keeping all interested stakeholders throughout the Project up to date and informed about project efforts and progress. OPPD Listens will have the most up-to-date information to keep you informed. You may also contact us via the comment form or call 402-636-3062.