First Energy Transmission Lines
First Energy Corporation and American Transmission Systems have proposed a 138,000 volt power transmission line, which will be constructed on 80-100 foot poles through Concord Township. The system will require clear cutting a sixty-foot right of way on both existing easements as well as new easements which will be purchased from landowners. Those who do not feel First Energy's offer to purchase easements is adequate will face forced sale through eminent domain.
The new route will cut through farms, parks and home sites in areas of Jerome Road, Merchant Road, Concord Road and Dublin Road on the west side of the river, and continue east across the river onto Bean Oller Road and Bunty Station as well.
Property owners throughout Concord Township strongly urge First Energy to utilize existing right of ways along State Route 42, and abandon any plans that require acquisition of new easements in Concord Township.
For additional information concerning the effort to oppose this plan, please visit www.NoNewWires.org.
