Construction

AECC hired Allgeier, Martin and Associates to design a 69kV line through southeast Arkansas. Challenges included crossing swamps with standing water and difficult access. Traditional methods were impractical, so vibratory caissons were used to install poles without extensive excavation. Soil and water depth surveys guided the design, and Dis-Tran Steel manufactured the necessary components. This solution efficiently overcame the swampy terrain and access issues.

This blog post delves into the unexpected challenges faced during the conversion of a lagoon treatment system into a land application system. When a large deposit of unknown material was uncovered, the project team had to make a tough decision: play it safe or risk serious consequences.